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Home Equity
Use equity deliberately instead of reactively.
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- 01How does home equity actually build?Three ways: the principal you pay down, the value the market adds, and the value you add through improvements.4 min read
- 02Should I use a home equity line or a cash out refinance?Keep a low first mortgage rate and use a line for flexible or staged needs. Use cash out when you need a large fixed sum and your current rate is not worth protecting.5 min read
- 03Can I use my equity to buy another property?Yes. Equity from your current home can fund a down payment, but the new payment and the old one both count against your ratios.4 min read
- 04HELOC vs. home equity loan vs. cash-out refinance: what is the difference?A HELOC is a revolving line you draw from as needed, a home equity loan (HELOAN) generally arrives as a lump sum with its own payment, and a cash-out refinance replaces your first mortgage entirely. Which one may fit depends on your goal, your current mortgage, and your situation.6 min read
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