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Using a Mortgage to Benefit Your Financial Future

June 6, 2024 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to building wealth and securing your financial future, a mortgage can be a powerful tool. While taking on debt might seem counterintuitive to achieving financial freedom, a mortgage, when managed wisely, can provide numerous benefits.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Finances, Mortgage

How Your Home Equity Can Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals

April 24, 2024 by Robby Oakes

If you plan on retiring soon, you are probably looking at a few options that can get you over the hump. You are probably excited to start a new phase of life. With a record number of people closing in on their retirement age, many are starting to assess their resources to make sure they have enough money to last them for the rest of their lives.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Retirement

Escaping the Rent Trap: Building Equity through Homeownership

March 14, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Are you tired of pouring your hard-earned money into rent payments every month, only to see it vanish into thin air? Have you ever considered that homeownership might be the key to escaping the rent trap and building wealth for your future?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, New Home

How Much Equity Can I Borrow from My House

August 2, 2023 by Robby Oakes

In general, lenders typically allow you to borrow up to 80% of your home’s equity. For example, if your home is currently valued at $400,000 and you owe $200,000 on your mortgage, you may be able to borrow up to $160,000 (80% of the $200,000 in equity you have in your home).

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage

A Reverse Mortgage And A Home Equity Conversion: What To Know

March 14, 2023 by Robby Oakes

If you are getting ready to retire, you need to make sure you have income to support yourself during your golden years. One popular option is a reverse mortgage, and you can use it to supplement the benefits you receive through Social Security. On the other hand, you may have also heard about a home equity conversion mortgage. What are the differences between them, and which one is right for you?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Reverse Mortgage

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