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Hometap Review: What You Need to Know About the Costs

R.J. Weiss — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:26:44 +0000

Traditionally, using your home equity to get cash meant taking out a loan or credit line. Although useful, these debt products involve monthly payments. But a new option has emerged, with a handful of companies investing in home equity rather than lending on it. This allows homeowners to leverage their equity for cash without adding another monthly payment. One such company is Hometap, which offers homeowners a lump sum of cash today in exchange for a share of their home’s future value. But is Hometap the smartest way to tap your home equity? To help you decide, I’ve evaluated all […]

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What Is A Home Equity Sharing Agreement? (Cost vs. Benefit)

R.J. Weiss — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:02:59 +0000

If you’re a homeowner with over 20% equity in your property, you may like the idea of tapping into that wealth without selling your home or taking on debt. Home equity sharing agreements are one alternative that can give you these benefits. But at what cost? This article explains in basic terms how these agreements work. We’ll look at what to know before signing up, what happens during the agreement, and what your options are for ending the contract. Plus, we’ll provide specific examples to illustrate these agreements’ short-term and long-term financial implications. Home Equity Sharing Agreements 101 Home equity sharing agreements […]

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Home Equity Sharing: Pros, Cons and Alternatives

R.J. Weiss — Fri, 26 May 2023 18:36:16 +0000

Home equity sharing is an innovative financial model that enables homeowners to leverage their home’s equity without the burden of additional debt. Instead of traditional borrowing — which comes with the obligation of monthly payments — homeowners agree to pay a set proportion of their home’s future value in exchange for an interest-free lump sum of cash. Home equity sharing is gaining momentum as a compelling alternative in today’s financial climate, which is marked by robust housing market prices but high interest rates. It’s particularly alluring for homeowners with substantial property equity who find themselves in a liquidity crunch due […]

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The 4 Best Home Equity Sharing Companies

R.J. Weiss — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:33:00 +0000

If you’re interested in a home equity sharing agreement, the list below will help you choose the best provider for your unique financial situation. Our top picks include options for homeowners with a low credit score, those with no income, those looking to finance a remodel and more. You’ll also find links to our in-depth reviews of each company mentioned. Home equity sharing agreements are complex contracts, and it’s important that you go in with some knowledge of how each company operates. As such, we strongly recommend referring to our detailed reviews before applying. What Is Home Equity Sharing? A […]

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Unlock Review: In-Depth Analysis & User Experiences

Sarah Foley — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:50:33 +0000

Unlock offers home equity sharing agreements that are an alternative to a traditional loan. Unlock invests in the future appreciation of your home, with the size and term of the investment determined by your home’s current value. Unlock differs from a home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC). While you do receive cash up-front, there are no monthly payments or interest. Instead, you’ll pay back Unlock an agreed-upon percentage of your home’s value when you sell, either through full or partial buyout or at the expiration of your agreement term. Unlock Basics: How It Works Rather than operating as […]

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Point Home Equity Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons

R.J. Weiss — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:41:24 +0000

Most homeowners are familiar with home equity loans and HELOCs. These let you borrow money while putting your home equity down as collateral. But not everyone wants to take on more debt. So recently, companies like Point have sprung up to serve these homeowners by investing in home equity rather than lending against it. In this arrangement — which is often referred to as home equity sharing — you don’t have monthly payments (among other benefits). In this Point review, we’ll look at how the company stacks up against traditional debt products, as well as its competitors offering similar products. […]

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Figure Home Equity Review: My Personal Experience

R.J. Weiss — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:58:09 +0000

Homeowners can leverage the equity in their house to take out cash, establish a line of credit or score better terms on a new mortgage. But borrowing against your home and refinancing your mortgage are both arduous processes that can take weeks to months. And you often have to jump through a lot of hoops and paperwork to get there. Figure is a company trying to make this process simpler and faster through the power of technology. Have they succeeded in their goal? In this Figure home equity review, I’ll discuss my personal experience in applying and eventually taking out […]

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