Latest blog posts about mortgage

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  Home Equity Can I use a HELOC to purchase a second home?

  Tapping into home equity can help finance a down payment on a second home. Learn the pros, cons, and best ways to use a HELOC to reach your real estate goals.

  

  Jarred Lowe, Principal Product Manager  article author

  August 1, 2023
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  Mortgage What do mortgage lenders look at on bank statements?

  Getting ready for a mortgage application? The idea of having someone poring through your bank statements and private information can feel intimidating at first.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  September 14, 2022
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  Mortgage Here are the signs you’ve outgrown your starter house

  Is it the right time to upgrade your home? Then it's time to get your current house ready for sale.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  August 12, 2022
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  Home Equity Why You Should Consider a HELOC Due to Rising Home Values

  A HELOC lets you borrow against the value of your equity without changing the fundamentals of your mortgage.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  July 22, 2022
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  Mortgage How to Unlock Home Equity Without Sacrificing Your Low Mortgage Rate

  Locked in with a nice low mortgage rate from 2020/2021? Nice. But now what? You likely won’t want to give up that rate in exchange for cash from your home equity.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  February 9, 2022
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  Mortgage Why It's Important To Consider Refinancing Your Mortgage This Summer

  Summer is here, and you’ve probably heard about the record low interest rates. In an effort to stimulate the economy, the Fed has lowered rates to historic lows, meaning you could be getting the deal of the century on your mortgage.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  July 22, 2020
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  Tools And Guides How do I qualify for a mortgage?

  Most people don’t have the cash to buy a house outright, so they must take out a mortgage to pay for it. In deciding whom to approve for a mortgage, lenders generally hold to the same standards involving credit scores, income and debt.

  

  Figure Technologies  article author

  December 17, 2019