Latest blog posts about Home Equity

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  Home Equity Cash-out refinancing and HELOCs are expected to surge in 2022. But are they right for you?

  Demand for home equity-based loans such as cash-out refinancing and home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, soared during the pandemic, and the trend is expected to continue in 2022 and beyond.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  July 8, 2022
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  Home Equity Is it a good idea to take equity out of your house

  Tapping equity essentially involves putting your house on the line — is this really a smart move?

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  June 30, 2022
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  Home Equity The five things you need to know about your debt right now

  This can seem like a lot to keep track of, but it will help you understand your credit utilization, which plays a strong role in credit scores.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  April 27, 2022
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  Home Equity Saving Homeowners Billions in Interest

  With home values at an all-time high, you can tap your home equity using a HELOC, and protect your low mortgage interest rate by keeping it just as it is. No need for a cash-out refinance. Figure has you covered.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  April 11, 2022
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  Home Equity Could your home equity help lift student debt gloom?

  For graduates who were able to buy homes or family members who own, equity could be a more affordable way to pay off debt.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  April 8, 2022
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  Home Equity Here’s your best asset when applying for a loan

  It’s important to take the time to build your credit and strengthen your asset position if you need to, but remember, arranging a loan shouldn’t be like pulling teeth.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  March 29, 2022
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  Home Equity The HELOC experience has been forever changed by Figure

  You may have heard that securing a HELOC is a lot like getting a mortgage: there’s a sea of information to wade through, a stack of paperwork to fill out, and confusing fine print to weigh up. Figure is able to turn the usual loan process on its head and deliver speed and efficiency to customers.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  March 29, 2022