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Homeownership

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

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If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right Continue Reading about 3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights VA Loans can help make homeownership possible for those who have served our country. These loans offer great benefits for eligible individuals and can help them buy a VA-approved house or condo, build a new home, or make improvements to their house. Homeownership is the American Dream. One way we can honor and thank our veterans is to ensure they have the best information Continue Reading about VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC]

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

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For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. Here are some things you should know about VA loans before you start the homebuying process. What Are VA Loans? VA home loans provide a pathway to homeownership for Continue Reading about VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year

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The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain is great news for you. Here’s how it Continue Reading about The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year

Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership?

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Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership? Financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, but it’s also important to understand that the nonfinancial and personal benefits are why so many people genuinely fall in love with their homes. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of emotional attachment because of the comfort it provides, but also because it’s a space Continue Reading about Are You Ready To Fall in Love with Homeownership?

The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans

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The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. A significant part of this experience is investing in a home of their own. While equitable access to housing has come a long way, the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. It’s an important Continue Reading about The Path To Homeownership Can Be Steeper for Some Americans

Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

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Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To give you the answers you’re searching for, let’s take a look at what recent data Continue Reading about Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams