My mother died at age 78, leaving me her fully owned home — but also a HELOC and credit card debt. With no life insurance or savings, should I get a mortgage, pay her …
When a person dies and leaves a home and debts behind, it can be hard for heirs to figure out what to do about the property.
HELOCs drop to two-year low, approaching 8%; home equity loans at their cheapest this year
HELOCs and home equity loans are down substantially from the highs reached at the beginning of 2024, with HELOC rates hitting ...
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Vishal Garg says Better’s AI could underwrite 75% of mortgages by year’s end
Vishal Garg, Better’s CEO and founder, said that despite a market with historically low housing affordability and persistently high mortgage rates, Better saw progress in its funded loan volume. It ...
HELOC dos and don'ts to know as rates keep falling
With HELOC rates consistently falling in recent months, borrowers should closely consider these dos and don'ts now.
How far have HELOC interest rates dropped in the last 6 months?
HELOC interest rates have dramatically fallen over the last six months. Here's how much cheaper they are right now.
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Better’s focus on efficiency leads to revenue growth, smaller net loss in 2024
CEO Vishal Garg says the company’s AI voice assistant is likely to be capable of handling most LO duties by the end of 2025.
Those low intro HELOC interest rates offers: Here’s what you’re missing in the fine print
Provided you continue to meet contract requirements, your HELOC APR will stay locked in at the low promotional rate for the ...
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Annaly brings inaugural HELOC trade as second lien pipe fills
Annaly’s trade joins at least five other second lien deals in the market, from Vista Point, Figure, Rocket, Achieve and ...
Everyday Cheapskate: Before you jump into HEL, you need to read this
A HELOC could wreak havoc on your credit score if you draw out the maximum amount available. Because it is a line of credit, ...
What’s the difference between a home renovation and a remodel?
A remodel may include raising a ceiling, moving a bathtub to a new wall, adding an extension or new room or even installing a ...
I’m a 62-year-old widow looking to downsize. Should I take out a HELOC and buy a condo?
Condos in my area are scarce and often sell the day they hit the market. I could get a line of credit using my house as ...