There are countless ways a finished basement can elevate your home—from home offices to guest rooms to movie rooms and more. With the right planning, your vision can become a reality. So if you're looking to add value to your home, finishing your basement could be a great option.
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Topics:
Cashout,
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
remodel,
Financial Tips,
Personal Finance,
home design,
home trends,
home upgrade
When you apply for a home equity loan, most people know FICO and credit score will play into their ability to qualify for a loan. But are you aware of the effect your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio can have?
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Topics:
Cashout,
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
Financial Tips,
Personal Finance,
CLTV,
Cash Calculator,
DTI,
debt-to-income ratio,
loan approval
With many people continuing to WFH, the "home office space" continues to be on the minds of plenty of homeowners. Now, some of those who viewed their home office spaces as temporary are looking to set up a more permanent, specialized home office—in their garage.
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Topics:
Cashout,
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
renovation,
CLTV,
Cash Calculator,
WFH
How much equity can you access from your home? And what's the best way to access it? It's no secret home values have hit record highs. In fact, the Wall Street Journal says that tappable home equity rose to over $11 Trillion in the first quarter of 2022 alone.
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Topics:
Cashout,
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
renovation,
CLTV,
Cash Calculator
She sheds have become a widely popular trend. Whether you want one for hobbies, friends or just relaxation, She Sheds provide a personal space you can make your very own.
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Topics:
HELOC,
HomeEquity,
home improvement,
interior design,
renovation
Homeowners can access cash from their home's equity WITHOUT touching their low first mortgage rate. It's not a secret—but more and more homeowners are just now discovering one of the best options available to them.
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Topics:
mortgage,
HELOC,
CashAccess,
home improvement,
Personal Finance,
debt consolidation,
pay off debt
With the latest headlines about rates, inflation and gas prices, many homeowners are looking to consolidate debt and pay off higher-rate loans and credit cards. That’s why it’s more important than ever for homeowners to clearly understand your options—so you can choose the solution that’s best for you.
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Topics:
mortgage,
HELOC,
finance,
home improvement,
Financial Tips,
Personal Finance,
debt,
debt consolidation,
pay off debt,
personal loans
You've seen the headlines. Rates continue to stay on the move. And more homeowners are turning to Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) as their go-to strategy to access the cash they need from their home's equity. Why?
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Topics:
mortgage,
HELOC,
finance,
Financial Tips,
Personal Finance,
debt,
debt consolidation,
pay off debt
With rates on the move and home values setting records in neighborhoods across America, you know it’s a crazy market out there. So if you’re home shopping and you find the house of your dreams BUT you haven’t sold your home yet—what are your options? Here’s a way to use your existing home’s available equity if you’re short on down payment funds for your new home...
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Topics:
mortgage,
HomeEquity,
FixedRate,
finance,
Financial Tips,
bridge loans,
home purchase
From voice activated devices to smart sensors, more homeowners than ever are opting to integrate technology in their home for automated convenience. But what’s the true measure of value the IoT can deliver in your home—and to your life?
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Topics:
home improvement,
home design,
home trends,
connected home,
IoT,
smart home,
Internet of Things,
Amazon Alexa,
Amazon,
home upgrade,
home automation