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Mar 04, 2026 / Home Equity

5 Ways to Stretch Your Tax Refund With a HELOC

There’s something elite-feeling about a tax refund hitting your account. What could be more exciting than money coming back to you in one satisfying lump sum? But instead of thinking of your refund as spending cash this year, think of it as strategic money! On its own, your refund might not fund a full kitchen remodel or wipe…

Feb 03, 2026 / Home Equity

5 Retreat-Level Home Upgrades to Help You Romanticize Everyday Life

We’re not here to trash-talk flowers. They’re pretty, thoughtful, and they say, “I was thinking of you.” But they don’t last long, and chocolate disappears even faster. If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that lasts and improves your daily life together, what if…

Jan 05, 2026 / Home Equity

7 HELOC Power Moves to Boost Your Utah Home Value in 2026

We can feel it — 2026 is your year to make big moves! And this year, you can start right at home. If your kitchen’s still rocking fluorescent lighting or your bathroom’s trapped in 1998, your Utah First HELOC gives you the power to tackle the living upgrades you’ve dreamed about.…

Nov 25, 2025 / Home Equity

5 Ways to Utilize Your HELOC for the Holidays

We’ve all got ghosts of Christmases past, like the year the oven died mid-turkey, the travel plans maxed out your card, or the kitchen was one countertop short of functional. And when your budget is stretched thinner than the last piece of pie, it’s no…

Nov 05, 2025 / Home Equity

4 Cozy Season HVAC Wins to Fund With Your HELOC

Every fall, we pull out the sweaters, swap the cold brews for warm lattes, and refresh our homes with plaid pillows, blankets, and pumpkin spice candles to maximize the cozy vibes. But the most valuable fall refresh goes beyond aesthetics to get your house ready…

May 13, 2024 / Home Equity

8 Reasons Utah First Offers the Unicorn of HELOCs

8 Reasons Utah First Offers the Unicorn of HELOCs If you’re a homeowner looking to take advantage of the equity in your property, you’ve come to the right place. Utah First Credit Union offers the unicorn of HELOCs in the financial world! But what exactly…

Feb 03, 2023 / Home Equity

3 Ways You Can Use a HELOC This Spring

Groundhog Day has come and gone. Punxsutawney Phil emerged from Gobbler’s Knob, saw his shadow, and went back to hiding in his hole—portending six more weeks of winter. Depending on how you feel about winter, this could be good or bad news. But if you…

Nov 04, 2022 / Home Equity

Fixed Rate HELOC vs. Traditional HELOC

Every HELOC can help you achieve your personal goals—upgrade your home, put together a big event, or plan a dream vacation. It’s a great way to have extra cash on hand for any reason, big or small. But not all HELOCs are alike. In fact,…

Sep 09, 2022 / Home Equity

How Does a HELOC Work?

You’ve probably heard all about a home equity line of credit (HELOC). It’s a revolving line of credit that lets you use as much or as little of your available HELOC funds as you want, for whatever you want, whenever you need it. It’s a…

Sep 02, 2022 / Home Equity

3 Outside the Box Benefits of Having a HELOC

Everyone knows that a HELOC is a great way to access cash for a home upgrade, a big event, or a big expense like a family vacation. But did you know that your HELOC can come in handy in a few less conventional ways too.…