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  Tools And Guides Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

  Regular maintenance can feel like a regular pain, but overlooking small repairs can add up to big bills later.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  March 4, 2020
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  Home Equity Figure's vision, mission, and values

  Our mission is to transform financial services, bringing speed, efficiency, and savings to both consumers and institutions.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  March 1, 2020
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  Home Equity How to pay off both student and mortgage debt at the same time

  Approximately 44 million people in the United States have student loans worth a total of $1.59 trillion, according to Experian. Many of these borrowers also own homes. While one of these debts can be difficult enough for a recent college graduate to handle, paying off both at the same time may appear to be an insurmountable challenge.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  February 28, 2020
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  Home Improvement Home improvement vs. Moving out

  Homeowners often consider moving when they feel they’ve outgrown their current house. However, moving may not be the best decision if you’re basically happy with your current location. Rising housing prices are making remodeling a more popular option for increasing the size of your home or otherwise improving your living space.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  February 27, 2020
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  Mortgage Refinance Mortgage refinance guide

  Refinancing a mortgage can free up money for homeowners in a couple of ways, either by reducing their monthly payments or by substituting a new mortgage in an amount higher than that of the original mortgage.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  February 26, 2020
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  Home Equity 5 reasons HELOCs are a better option than personal loans

  The most common options that the average person has for borrowing money are credit cards and personal loans, but homeowners have an additional possibility. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a particularly popular way to finance major expenses such as a home renovation.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  February 18, 2020
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  Home Equity Is a HELOC more ideal than a personal loan for credit score purposes?

  Much of the traditional advice for obtaining a loan still applies, including making payments on time,  applying only for credit that you actually need, and minimizing your credit card balances.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  February 13, 2020