Home Equity LoanSeptember 22, 2021Home equity loan vs. mortgage: Differences, pros and consWhen you want to pull cash from your home, you'll need to decide between a home equity loan vs. mortgage. Here's how to choose wisely.
Cash Out RefinanceAugust 24, 2021U.S. homeowners have $153K “tappable” home equity on averageAmerican homeowners have never before had so much home equity. But how do you take equity out of your home? And should you? Learn more here.
Cash Out RefinanceJuly 7, 2021The best cash-out refinance lenders 2024: Rates and reviewsThe best cash-out refinance lenders offer low interest rates, affordable fees, and great service. Learn more about the 8 best cash-out lenders here.
RefinanceMay 24, 2021How refinancing affects your credit score, and vice versaDoes refinancing hurt your credit? Done correctly, the effects of refinancing should be tiny. But you need to know how to protect your score.
About MortgagesMarch 10, 2021What is home equity and how can you use it?What is home equity and how does it work? Learn how to calculate your home equity and how having equity can benefit you.
RefinanceNovember 19, 2020Is now the right time to refinance? 3 strategies to know when to refinance your homeWondering when to refinance your home? Here are 3 trusted ways to evaluate refinance rates and savings to find out if a refinance is worth it for you.
Cash Out RefinanceApril 30, 2020What is a home equity loan? Home equity loans and HELOCs explainedA home equity loan lets you tap into your home's cash value. Learn how home equity loans and lines of credit work, and when to get one.
Cash Out RefinanceApril 27, 2020Homeowners are using cash-out refinances for emergency funds. Should you?U.S. homeowners could tap millions in home equity to help them through coronavirus financially. Is a cash-out refinance a good idea for you?
VA LoansDecember 18, 2019Guide to 2020 VA mortgage loan changesVA mortgage fees and loan limits will change on January 1, 2020. Some vets will pay more while others will pay less. Here's how VA loan changes affect you.
RefinanceOctober 9, 2019Refinancing a mortgage with bad credit: When it’s worth it (and when it’s not)Refinancing your mortgage with bad credit might not be a straightforward decision. Here's what you need to know to make the most of a bad credit refinance.
Cash Out RefinanceJuly 19, 2019Homeowners refuse to tap into massive equity. Is that a mistake?Home equity is up and rates are down. But homeowners refuse to tap into equity for major financial goals like a college education or home improvements. Is that a mistake?
Personal LoansJune 19, 2019Should you get a personal loan instead of a HELOC or cash-out refinance?Most homeowners assume a cash-out refinance or HELOC is the best way to get large sums of cash. But personal loans are emerging as real contenders to provide the best value in many cases.
Buying a homeApril 1, 2019Is a primary home an investment or just a predictable place to live?There are plenty of experts who will tell you that owning your own home doesn't meet the threshold to be regarded as a true form of investment. And they muster some strong arguments. But are they right?
Cash Out RefinanceSeptember 15, 2018Cash-out refinance for renovation: Increase your home equityConsidering a cash-out refinance for renovation? Here's what you need to know about options for financing home improvements.
Cash Out RefinanceAugust 28, 2018Cash-out refinance rules for FHA, VA, conventional and reverse mortgagesIf you're considering refinancing for extra money, know the cash-out refinance rules. They vary with the loan type, and one loan might be better for you than another. Or you might be better off refinancing your home and then just adding home equity loan.
Cash Out RefinanceAugust 27, 2018Cash-out refinance for student loans: new program makes it cheaper and smarterUsing a cash-out refinance for student loans may save you money if the interest rate is lower, and more so if your interest is tax-deductible. Another advantage is the chance to stretch out your repayment over more time, reducing your monthly payment.
Cash Out RefinanceFebruary 4, 2018Need money? A 2018 HELOC could be your solutionCould a 2018 HELOC be the solution to your financial problems, or help you achieve a long-held dream? Homeowners are sitting on a treasure of home equity in many parts of the country.
Cash Out RefinanceJanuary 10, 20182018: The year of HELOCs and cash-out refinances?It looks like 2018 may be the year of the HELOC. According to new data, Americans now have $5.4 trillion in home equity, offering a prime landscape for cash-out refinances and home equity lines of credit.
Cash Out RefinanceNovember 22, 2017Home refinance: When should you consider it?The home refinance can accomplish many goals for your family. But you have to make sure the timing and the mortgage product match your needs.
Cash Out RefinanceMay 31, 2017What Is Cash-Out Refinancing?What is cash out refinancing? It's replacing your current home loan with a new, bigger one, and taking the difference in cash.
