Home Equity

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  How your home can pay for emergency repairs

  Use your home to fix your home by tapping your equity stake. Just bear the risks in mind.

  9 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  How to build equity in your home (and why you should)

  Building home equity is a smart financial move. Here’s how to do it.

  9 min read Dec 08, 2023
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  Are home equity loans still a good idea?

  They can be, but be sure to crunch the numbers and be aware of the caveats.

  7 min read Dec 04, 2023
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  What to know about HELOC prepayment penalties

  Yes, you get charged for getting out of debt early. Here’s why.

  4 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  Are home equity loans tax-deductible?

  Home equity borrowers can deduct interest, but only if they meet these requirements.

  6 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  Should I use a HELOC to pay off credit card debt?

  Borrowing against the value of your home is one way to pay off old debts — but is it the best way?

  5 min read Nov 29, 2023
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  What is a second mortgage, and how does it work?

  Using your home to secure a second loan can have huge benefits — if you do it right.

  9 min read Nov 28, 2023
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  The 10 largest home equity lenders

  Who does the most business in HELOCs and home equity loans?

  3 min read Nov 22, 2023
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  How much are home equity loan closing costs?

  They’re less than mortgages’ closing costs, but the upfront expenses for these loans does add up.

  6 min read Nov 21, 2023
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  Building generational wealth with home equity in 2024

  Why and how your home can be the foundation of your family’s fortune.

  10 min read Nov 20, 2023