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Home Equity Acronyms: Making Sense Of HEL, HELOC & HEA
Home equity acronyms are confusing. This short guide explains the differences between them.
How a HEA Works: Home Equity Agreements Made Easy
Learn how a HEA works, and how you can get cash without monthly payments or interest.
9 Little-Known Tips to Reduce Property Tax Bills
You may not be able to reduce your property tax to zero, but you may be able to lower your bill at least a little bit with these tips.
How to Prepare Your Home for Appraisal and Inspection
You'd be surprised at the little things you can do to raise your valuation at appraisal time. Here are 10 tips to get that.
What’s the Best Way to Access Your Home Equity?
If you have equity in your home, learn about options to get cash, and which of those is right for you.
Energy Efficiency Improvements: Effective Ways to Use HEAs
Improving your home’s energy efficiency reduces utility costs and increases home value. You can use funds from a home equity agreement for home energy efficiency improvements.
Using Home Equity to Pay Off Medical Bills and Reduce Medical Debt
Here's how to use your home equity to pay off medical expenses and medical debt, and gain peace of mind.
Ultimate Guide to Refinancing: When, Where, How, and Alternatives
Your guide to refinancing explains other benefits of a mortgage refinance, like eliminating mortgage insurance and shortening your term.
Should You Access Home Equity for Business Funding?
Obtaining the capital necessary to start a new business can be challenging. Let's look at the up and downsides of one option.
How to Access Home Equity with Bad Credit
It may be possible to access home equity with bad credit! And you have several choices in finding your solution.
Your Dictionary of Financial Terms
In this article, we'll help you learn what all those confusing financial terms mean.
Comparing HELOCs and 401(k) Loans
You can obtain cash from a HELOC vs a 401(k) loan depending on the amount needed and your personal circumstances. Learn the differences between these options.