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Home Equity Investments (HEI) are gaining traction as a financial tool that allows homeowners to tap into their home equity without taking on an additional monthly payment. In fact, debt consolidation can be one of the most valuable applications of HEI. HEI offer several advantages over traditional home equity financing for homeowners looking to streamline their debt and improve cash flow. Here’s how an HEI works, and why HEI may be a smart move for homeowners focusing on consolidating high-interest debts.

Demand for home equity investments broadly has increased in recent years as home values have benefitted from home price appreciation and homeowners have locked in low mortgage rates with little incentive to move. As demand for home equity financing has picked up, so too has interest in a relatively newer

I have been considering whether or not to use a home equity product to access the equity in my home. With recent news around the Federal Reserve cutting rates, I am wondering how lower interest rates could impact my home value or my ability to access the equity in my

September 11, 2024 Dear Alice, I’m a retiree and my home has doubled in value over the last few years. It’s been a source of comfort to see my property appreciate, but unfortunately, my cash flow hasn’t kept pace with inflation. While I have no desire to move out of

September 4th, 2024 If you’re a homeowner with a significant portion of your life savings tied up in your home but have no intention of moving, accessing your home equity can still be a viable option. In today’s housing market, many homeowners have locked in low mortgage rates while also

August 20th, 2024 Home equity investments (“HEI”), also known as shared appreciation agreements, offer homeowners a unique opportunity to access the equity in their property without taking on additional debt. An HEI agreement provides you with a lump sum cash payment today in exchange for granting the HEI provider a share