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Categories: Debt Management, HELOC
Today we are going to discuss whether or not HELOCs are risky. When you think about borrowing money, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) might come up. But are HELOCs risky? Let’s break it down. What Is a HELOC? To clarify, A HELOC is a loan where you use your home’s equity as collateral. […]
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Categories: Debt Management, Refinance
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Categories: Financial Terms, Refinance
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Categories: Credit Resources, Debt Management
Do you know what the mortgage approval process looks like? Well, here’s a snapshot: The mortgage approval process is determined by three main factors: Credit score. Income/savings. How much money you put down on a house (or the loan-to-value). The higher each factor is, the easier it is to get a loan. Why? Because there’s […]
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Categories: Motivation