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Jun 08, 2026 / Home Equity

Turn Your Home Equity Into Opportunity With a Cash-Out Refinance

Your home does a lot more than give you a cozy place to land at the end of the day. As you pay down your mortgage and your home grows in value, you build equity that can help fund your next goals.  Cash-out refinancing is one way to turn that value into real-life opportunities. Whether…
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May 04, 2026 / Mortgages

Should You Refinance to a 15-Year Mortgage?

What would you do with an extra $200,000? For many homeowners, that’s roughly what’s on the table when they refinance from a 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage — not as a check in the mail, but as interest they never have to pay in…
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Woman with illustration comparing HELOCs with home refinancing

Apr 15, 2026 / Home Equity

Refinance vs. HELOC: Which Is Better for Home Improvements?

Thinking about upgrading your kitchen, adding a home office, or finally tackling that backyard makeover? Home improvements are exciting, but figuring out how to pay for them can feel a little less fun.  The good news is that if you’ve built equity in your home, you already have options!…
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Feb 19, 2026 / Money Tips

To Refi or Not to Refi? 6 Mortgage Questions to Ask Yourself

If you’re a Utah homeowner, you’ve probably asked yourself at some point, “When is the right time to refinance my home?” Totally fair question, and the answer is different for everyone. Refinancing can be a super savvy move when it fits your life, goals, and timing.  Whether you’re looking to lower your monthly payment,…
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