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  Home EquityHigher Rates for Longer

  The economy is not slowing down (even with the weaker Q4 print). Inflation is not slowing down. The Fed won’t cut rates in this environment. While mortgage rates will stay elevated, housing will be supported by low inventory. We aren’t going back to the cash out refi boom of Covid but should continue seeing record home equity tapped via HELOC/seconds.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  May 2, 2024
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  Home EquityA Hot Market in an Election Year

  The economy is not slowing down (even with the weaker Q4 print). Inflation is not slowing down. The Fed won’t cut rates in this environment. While mortgage rates will stay elevated, housing will be supported by low inventory. We aren’t going back to the cash out refi boom of Covid but should continue seeing record home equity tapped via HELOC/seconds.

  

  Debra Jack, Head of Comms  article author

  May 2, 2024
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  DebtDifferent ways to consolidate debt

  Debt consolidation can help roll several high-interest debts into a single, lower interest payment and may even help you pay off debt faster. There are several ways to consolidate debt, but which is the right one?

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  January 31, 2024
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  Home ImprovementHome equity for home improvement

  Did you know you can use your home's equity to help you fund a home improvement project? There are a number of benefits to using equity to fund your next project instead of paying out of pocket.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 24, 2024
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  Home ImprovementHome Improvement Guide

  You’ll often want to begin making improvements after you buy your home, whether it’s a fixer-upper or basically fine the way it is.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 19, 2024
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  Home EquityUsing a home equity loan can be better than a personal loan to pay off your debt

  By tapping into on your home’s equity, you can consolidate multiple debts into a single monthly payment and often with significantly lower interest rates.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  January 16, 2024
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  Tools And GuidesA guide to personal loans

  Personal loans seem to be everywhere. Learn what makes these loans so appealing and what are the tradeoffs when you borrow with them in our guide to personal loans.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  December 27, 2023