“Home equity investing”

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What is Home Equity? Spring Clean Your Finances in 2026

As winter gives way to spring, you might find yourself in a familiar rhythm: dusting off shelves, organizing closets, and refreshing your living space. But while you're deep-cleaning your home, there's another area that deserves just as much attention — your finances.

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12 min read

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Market insights

Survey: Homeowners Look for These Three Things in Home Equity Financing

Our latest homeowner survey found that a majority of homeowners feel traditional home equity products fall short on flexibility. Read more about what they're looking for.

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10 min read

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Home financing 101

How to Get Equity Out of Your Home Without Refinancing

Explore 5 ways to access your home equity without refinancing. Learn about loans, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, home equity agreements, and more.

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8 min read

Home financing 101

Applying for a Home Equity Investment: A Step-By-Step Guide

You want to know what the application process is like for a home equity investment before you get started? We've got you covered.

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8 min read

Home financing 101

What Is a Home Equity Agreement?

Let's eliminate the confusion around home equity investments and home equity agreements. They generally refer to the same financial product, but the words we use matter.

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9 min read

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Manage your Investment

Understanding Your Hometap Quarterly Statement

Understand all of the figures in your quarterly account statement with this comprehensive guide.

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5 min read

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Manage your Investment

What You Need to Know About Refinancing with an HEI

Have you been thinking about refinancing your home (without settling your investment)? Here's everything you need to know about the process and how to get started.

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5 min read

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Home financing 101

How Hometap's Home Equity Investment Pricing Model Works

If you’re exploring this financial product as a potential solution for achieving your financial goals, it’s important to understand how the pricing works.

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3 min read

Manage your Investment

Settling Your Home Equity Investment with a Refinance

One of the ways you can settle your home equity investment with Hometap is with the proceeds of a refinance. Let's learn how it works.

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5 min read

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