Latest blog posts about Tools And Guides

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  Tools And GuidesTop 6 ways to prepare for a financial emergency

  No one wants to experience a financial emergency, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared for one. Here are our top 5 ways to prepare for a financial emergency.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  August 29, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesCrazy credit score myths

  While you have access to more credit score information than ever, there's a lot of misinformation and outright mythology floating around, too. Several myths rise to the level of hype and can be scary.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  June 26, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesA guide to credit scores

  Your credit score – three numbers that hold considerable sway over your financial life — is often the first thing...

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  June 25, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesA guide to AVMs

  An AVM or automated valuation model is an approach used by real estate agents, mortgage companies and well-known companies, like Zillow, to quickly appraise a home’s value. Here's what you need to know

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  June 25, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesA guide to origination fees

  Learn what an origination fee is and what you get when you pay one.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  June 13, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesA 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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  Tools And GuidesTransforming 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