Home Equity

HELOCs can help homeowners tap into the equity they have in their homes for relatively low-cost funding for things like a home improvement project. Learn more and find the best options below.

For most American homeowners, their home is the single largest asset in their investment portfolio. You can borrow money to purchase real estate at a low interest rate and deduct the mortgage interest on your federal taxes. Real estate is a relatively safe investment since it seldom declines in value, and you get to use […]

Using a HELOC to pay off your student loan debt could save you a lot of money in interest, but you risk losing your home if you can't make payments. Only use this strategy if you are sure that you can afford the payments until the HELOC is paid off.

A cash-out refinance happens when you take out a new mortgage for an amount greater than what you currently owe on your existing mortgage and the difference is provided to you as cash.

Home equity is the difference between the value of your home and the current outstanding mortgage debt. Calculating your home equity is as easy as figuring out what your home is worth and subtracting the existing liens on the property (including a home equity loan or home equity line of credit) from that total.

Both home equity loans and home equity lines of credit can be useful tools for homeowners who need access to affordable financing. Home equity loans are usually fixed-rate loans paid out as a single lump sum, while home equity lines of credit work as a credit line with a variable rate and flexible withdrawals over time.

Home equity is the part of your home you actually own as determined by market value minus existing liens on the property, including a mortgage or home equity line of credit. Tapping into your home equity to pay off debt or finance home improvements makes sense in some situations.

Figure offers a loan called the Figure Home Equity Line. It’s an all-digital product, which means you can get approved virtually instantly and receive funding quickly. You can use loan funds for any purpose and interest rates are considered competitive.

Hometap can help you access your home equity to fund your dream, whether it's paying off debt, going back to school, or starting a business.

Whether you have a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit, it’s important to know what to expect when it comes to fees and penalties. Some fees you can’t avoid, but other fees you might be able to reduce or avoid altogether. Although a home equity loan gives you a lump sum at closing, while […]