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Jun 10, 2021 / Home Equity

4 Simple Steps for Securing and Using a HELOC

There’s hot, and then there’s the Utah housing market. Coming off a week where Utah cities experienced near-record high temperatures, the scorching housing market continues to heat up just in time for the summer home-buying season. It may not be great news for potential home buyers, but it’s fantastic if you’re a Utah homeowner—more demand, after…
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May 20, 2021 / Home Equity

The Advantages of a HELOC

Every type of loan has its advantages—credit cards are convenient, auto loans and home loans are relatively low interest, and personal loans are known for their flexibility. But what if there was a loan that had all these advantages rolled into one? A home equity…
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Apr 28, 2021 / Home Equity

How Home Values Impact Home Equity Lines of Credit

The Utah housing market has never been hotter. As a result of extremely high demand and limited supply, the median sales price for a home in Utah has increased by 20 percent in the last year alone. The current median sale price for a single-family…
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Apr 07, 2021 / Home Equity

Spring Cleaning Tips to Improve Your Home’s Value

Spring is here, and among other things that means spring cleaning and home-selling season are officially underway. If you haven’t been paying attention to the Utah housing market, it’s apparently the hottest in the country. With historically low inventory and high demand, each new home…
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Feb 10, 2021 / Home Equity

3 Smart Ways to Use Your HELOC

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is one of the most flexible ways to borrow money. You can keep your line of credit at the ready as a financial safety net and advance funds to have cash on hand whenever it’s most convenient for…
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Dec 28, 2018 / Home Equity

How Your Home’s Equity Can Help with Holiday Expenses

The holidays are nearly over – the most expensive season of all. The food, the parties, the presents – they make the season special. But they don’t always come cheap. If you’re wondering about the best way to afford this year’s holiday expenses, a home…
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Oct 23, 2018 / Home Equity

What’s the Best Way to Use the Equity in Your Home?

Has your mailbox been littered with mailers and market reports about your home value lately? The Utah real estate market is hot, hot, hot, and home values are rocketing up. It’s crazy stuff to see your home value half again—or even double—what you paid. If…
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Oct 02, 2017 / Home Equity

What Can I Use a Home Equity Line of Credit For?

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a great way to borrow money, but as with any loan it’s important to understand what you’re getting into, and exactly how you plan to spend the money. Here are a few things you should know…
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Feb 16, 2017 / Home Equity

Your Home Can Help Finance Your Life

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) lets you use the equity in your home to get the cash you need. Most of the time, people use a HELOC for home improvements–a new roof or a kitchen remodel–but did you know that you could use…
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