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Popular Home Equity Posts

Learn more about tapping your home equity. Compare home equity products, explore the pros and cons, and discover all the different ways your home wealth can help you reach your financial goals. 

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Home Equity
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Can you get a HELOC in retirement?

Wondering if you can get a HELOC in retirement? Learn about eligibility, income requirements, and how retirees can leverage home equity to meet financial goals.

Siarra Ortiz
December 6, 2024
Home Equity
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How to get a home equity loan with high DTI

Home Equity
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How to find the right HELOC alternative

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Popular Financial Wellness Posts

Get tips and insights for improving your financial health – everything from budgeting and paying off debt to growing your income and retiring.

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Financial Wellness
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DSCR loan pros and cons that every investor should know

DSCR loans have fewer qualifications than conventional loans, but they have higher interest rates. For that reason, it’s worth exploring alternatives.

Catherine Collins
May 5, 2025
Financial Wellness
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How to choose the best low credit lenders

Financial Wellness
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How to consolidate credit card debt without hurting your credit

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Popular Homeownership Posts

Learn more about your biggest asset: your home. Get tips on maintenance and renovations, information on buying and selling a house, and more.

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Home insurance by home value: What to know

Learn how your home's value impacts insurance needs, coverage limits, and costs—so you can choose the right protection for your property.

Lindsay VanSomeren
May 7, 2025
Homeownership
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Can you use your 401(k) to buy a house?

Homeownership
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Loans to remodel a home: A guide to your options

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Home Equity
6 min read

Is a HELOC a good idea?

Considering a HELOC? Learn the pros, cons, and when it makes sense to tap into your home equity—plus what to watch out for before you borrow.

Siarra Ortiz
May 9, 2025
Homeownership
5 min read

Home insurance by home value: What to know

Learn how your home's value impacts insurance needs, coverage limits, and costs—so you can choose the right protection for your property.

Lindsay VanSomeren
May 7, 2025
Financial Wellness
7 min read

DSCR loan pros and cons that every investor should know

DSCR loans have fewer qualifications than conventional loans, but they have higher interest rates. For that reason, it’s worth exploring alternatives.

Catherine Collins
May 5, 2025
Homeownership
7 min read

Can you use your 401(k) to buy a house?

Wondering if you can use your 401(k) to buy a house? Learn how 401(k) loans and withdrawals work, pros, cons, and better alternatives to consider.

Siarra Ortiz
May 2, 2025
Financial Wellness
5 min read

How to get an 800 credit score

Want an 800 credit score? Learn how to pay on time, keep credit use low, build history, and stay consistent to reach exceptional credit.

Siarra Ortiz
April 29, 2025
Point Research
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"Negative Credit Shocks" Holding U.S. Homeowners Back From Home Equity

Negative credit shock events – coupled with high rates – are making it harder than ever for American homeowners to unlock their equity.

Aaron Terrazas
April 9, 2025
Home Equity
5 min read

Refinance or home equity loan: How to choose

Compare refinancing and home equity loans to find the best fit. Learn the pros, cons, and key differences to make a smart financial decision.

Siarra Ortiz
April 4, 2025
Home Equity
6 min read

How to use equity in your home

Learn smart ways to use your home equity—whether for renovations, debt consolidation, or major expenses. Explore your options and how they work.

Siarra Ortiz
April 2, 2025
Homeownership
8 min read

Loans to remodel a home: A guide to your options

Explore top loan options to remodel your home. Compare rates, learn about requirements, and find the best financing for your renovation project.

Siarra Ortiz
March 31, 2025
Home Equity
6 min read

Should you use a home equity loan for debt consolidation?

Considering a home equity loan for debt consolidation? Learn the pros and cons, how it works, and whether it’s the right move for your financial situation.

Siarra Ortiz
March 20, 2025
Financial Wellness
6 min read

Loans for bad credit: A guide

Explore loan options for bad credit, including personal, secured, and alternative loans. Learn how to qualify and choose the best option for your needs.

Siarra Ortiz
March 18, 2025
Homeowner Stories
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Homeowner story: Meet Richard S.

Richard needed to fund his retirement—here’s how his equity gave him financial freedom.

Siarra Ortiz
March 12, 2025
Home Equity
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Should you use home equity to buy a car?

Considering using home equity to buy a car? Compare home equity options and auto loans to weigh the risks, benefits, and best financing option for you.

Siarra Ortiz
March 7, 2025
Home Equity
6 min read

What is the draw period on a HELOC?

Learn more about the HELOC draw period and ways to maximize it for smart borrowing. Also, explore repayment strategies and common pitfalls to manage your home equity wisely.

Siarra Ortiz
March 3, 2025
Home Equity
7 min read

The downside of reverse mortgages

Explore the downside of reverse mortgages and what you need to consider for informed retirement planning.

Siarra Ortiz
February 28, 2025
Home Equity
6 min read

How much does it cost to refinance a house?

Thinking about refinancing your home? Discover the full range of costs—from appraisal to closing fees—and see if the savings are worth it.

Siarra Ortiz
February 26, 2025
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Point CEO, Eddie Lim made Business Insider's 100 people who are transforming business
Every year, Insider surfaces 100 leaders across 10 industries who are driving unprecedented change and innovation. Lim, the CEO and cofounder of Point, wants to make it easier for people to tap into that wealth. Lim’s company, which he founded alongside Eoin Matthews in 2015, offers homeowners lump sums of cash in exchange for a stake in their home.
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Point closes on $115M to give homeowners a way to cash out on equity in their homes
Historically, homeowners could only tap into the equity of their homes by taking out a home equity loan or refinancing. But a new category of startups has emerged in recent years to give homeowners more options to cash in on their homes in exchange for a share of the future value of their homes.
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