“Home equity”

Florida suburban neighborhood with Mediterranean-style homes — typical homeownership costs in Florida

The True Cost of Homeownership in Florida: What to Expect

If you asked most Florida homeowners what their home costs them each month, you'd probably get a quick answer: the amount they pay for their mortgage. But the real cost of homeownership in the Sunshine State is much more than that single number — and for many Floridians, the gap between what they expected to pay and what they actually pay has widened significantly in recent years.

Article

16 min read

Multi-generational sandwich generation family — grandparents, parents, and children together

Financial Goals

The Sandwich Generation's Guide to Using Home Equity: Supporting Kids and Aging Parents

If you're raising kids and supporting aging parents at the same time, financial pressure can feel relentless. Learn how home equity — including options with no monthly payments — can help you manage both.

Article

15 min read

Woman wearing rubber gloves and cleaning table

Homeowner Tips

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.

Article

12 min read

Man at kitchen table, looking at paperwork

Market Insights

Designing Home Equity Products for How Life Actually Happens

Our recent survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners revealed a striking disconnect between how the industry thinks about home equity financing and how homeowners actually experience it.

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10 min read

Financial Goals

Can You Afford Your Mortgage on a Single Income? A Guide for Life's Transitions

Navigating a divorce or grieving the loss of a spouse? Here are the questions to ask yourself when determining whether you can afford to keep your home on a single income.

Article

9 min read

Homeowner Tips

9 Tips to Streamline Homeownership and Minimize Stress

68% of homeowners are overwhelmed and stressed about maintaining their homes. What if there were some resources that could make it all feel a little less overwhelming?

Article

7 min read