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  Tools And Guides A guide to what lenders consider when you apply for a loan

  Lenders use several factors to evaluate your loan application to determine whether or not they will give you a loan (and at what rate). Learn what these factors are and what you can do to improve your chances of approval.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  June 13, 2019
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  Home Equity Should you use home equity to take a vacation?

  If you’re thinking about a vacation and wanting to do something smarter than add to your high-interest credit card balance, is home equity a smart way to go?

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  June 13, 2019
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  Mortgage 5 risks of reverse mortgages

  Reverse mortgages have some great features, but they're not a smart choice for all homeowners. The truth is, they come with some big risks.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  June 12, 2019
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  Retirement Is selling the best way to get cash for retirement?

  If you're getting ready to retire and own a home, you might have considered selling to free up cash for spending or maybe investments. But, is this the best way to get cash for retirement?

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  June 12, 2019
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  Debt The Homeowner’s Complete Guide to Debt Consolidation

  One solution to high-interest-rate debts is to refinance with a new loan — one that will save you money, reduce your risk, or both.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  June 4, 2019
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  Debt Flying free from high-interest credit card debt

  The Negrons didn't know how many credit cards they had, but they knew how much the debt was dragging them down.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  June 3, 2019
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  Tools And Guides Transforming your empty nest for guests – is it worth the trouble?

  Thanks to Airbnb and VRBO, you have flexible options to pad your nest egg by opening your home to paid guests. Is the trouble worth it, however? Let's explore the answer.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  June 3, 2019