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You've Got Home Equity: Reasons to Use It!

From home improvements to paying off higher interest debt, there are many ways to use a Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit. Learn how you can use the equity in your home to make things happen. Get familiar with important financial terms, how home equity loans work, common uses, the application process, and other helpful resources. You'll leave with the confidence to choose the right option to meet your needs. You might also be interested in Save money with energy‑efficient upgrades, smart‑device incentives, rebates and simple home improvements available across Wisconsin... Ready to buy a home? Don’t let PMI sneak into your budget. Here’s how to stay in control... Learn the difference between mortgage prequalification and preapproval—and how each can help you move closer to buying your dream home... Learn what closing costs include, how much to expect in Wisconsin, and smart ways to estimate and reduce them on your homebuying journey... Learn what escrow is and how it protects your money, pays taxes & insurance, and simplifies homeownership—before and after closing... Buying a home? Summit Credit Union helps you budget, calculate DTI, and find your magic number—so you can buy smart and feel confident... As long-time home owners will tell you, costly household repairs make you miss the good ol’ days of calling your landlord to come and fix things “quickly... You saved, you planned, you bought a house. And now you’re ready to make that new house, your house. But before you get caught up in a swirl of paint colors... An easier, more affordable way to buy, build or refinance a home A house is one of the biggest purchases you’ll probably ever make. Which means you really...