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Should You Use A Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit (HELOC) To Pay For A Renovation?
In this guide, we take a deep-dive into the limitations of using a home equity loan or HELOC to pay for a renovation and look at the alternatives.
Dec 9, 2020 • Financial Advice3 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Use a Construction Loan for Your Renovation
There’s a better financing option for your home improvements.
Nov 30, 2020 • Top GuidesThe Rooms Most Likely to Go Over Budget During a Renovation
Are you planning a renovation project but are worried about going over budget? We asked expert builders and contractors to share their experience on the rooms most likely to face spiraling costs and WHY, so you can make sure it won’t happen to you.
Nov 4, 2020 • Renovation PlanningHow To Pay For Home Renovations: Exploring Your Options
Finding the best way to pay for a home renovation project can be confusing, and in this guide, we walk you through all of the different options that you have available and lay down the pros and cons of each one.
Nov 2, 2020 • Financial AdviceWhat are my renovation loan options?
Trying to find the loan option best-suited to your home renovation project? Here’s a guide to help you understand all of the different renovation loan options available.
Oct 20, 2020 • Financial AdviceWhat Is a Construction Loan & How Do They Work?
A comprehensive guide to understanding what construction loans are and how the process works; from qualifying and applying to draw schedules, approvals and more.
Oct 15, 2020 • Financial Advice4 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Use a Personal Loan for Home Improvements
Most homeowners have better options to finance a renovation than a personal loan, but many don’t know what these are and why they’re more suitable.
Oct 14, 2020 • Financial AdviceWhat Is a Home Renovation Loan & How Do They Work?
Boost your borrowing power with a loan that factors in the after renovation value of your house and tackle your entire home improvement wish list in one go.
Oct 8, 2020 • Top GuidesTop 13 Reasons Homeowners Can’t Qualify for a RenoFi Loan
Will your RenoFi Loan application be approved by a lender? Here’s a list of the most common reasons homeowners are unable to qualify for a RenoFi Loan, as told to us by lenders offering RenoFi Loans.
Oct 7, 2020 • ChecklistsHow Do Lenders Set Rates for RenoFi Loans?
Here’s a little background on the different factors that will dictate your rate for a RenoFi Loan. There are four main components that lenders will use to determine your rate.
Jun 12, 2020 • Renovation Planning