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Kitchen & Deck Renovation Yields Excellent ROI

Learn how this homeowner renovated their home in a prime location to meet their eating, gathering, and entertaining needs with the help of a RenoFi HELOC.

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Loan Case Studies

Modern Dream Home Renovation with RenoFi

Learn how a homeowner used RenoFi to transform their charming old farmhouse into the house of their dreams with modern amenities.

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Loan Case Studies

Home Value Increases 57% After Renovation

See how a homeowner qualified for a RenoFi HELOC to finance their major interior home renovation project, and earned a huge return on their investment.

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How a home improvement loan calculator works

See how much you can borrow with a renovation loan for your home remodeling project, and learn more about how the home improvement loan calculator works.

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Loan Education

FHA 203k loans vs Fannie Mae Homestyle loans: which should you use for a renovation?

Discover the differences between FHA 203k Loans and Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loans and how they both work for financing renovations.

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3 reasons why you shouldn't use a construction loan for your renovation

There’s a better financing option for your home improvements.

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Home renovation loans: what they are and how 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.

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The Ultimate Philadelphia Row House Guide

Some of the most unique, historic and beautiful row houses are located in charming Philadelphia. Learn about the unique row houses in each Philly Neighborhood!

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What is the RenoFi Cash-out Refinance?

Learn how the RenoFi Refi is different from a traditional cash-out refinance and how it makes it possible to finance your renovation.

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How much will your home value increase in 2022?

With record home prices in 2021, how much more will home prices increase in 2022? Well, it depends on where you live.

Renovation Education

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How inflation is impacting home improvement spend

Is now the right time to renovate? This article will discuss how inflation affects home improvement costs and how you can save money during this turbulent time.

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Understanding your town ordinances for a remodel

How well do you know your neighborhood? Before any remodeling work begins, learn about your property line, setbacks, easements and restrictions.

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Can I ask my contractor these questions?

You’re not the only one wondering what is and is not ok to ask your contractor. Check out these acceptable and smart questions.

Loan Education

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Construction loans: what they are and how 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.

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Everything you need to know about LTV (loan-to-value ratio)

What is loan-to-value ratio and how does it affect how much you can borrow with a home loan?

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How do lenders set rates for home equity 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.

Before and After Renovations

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Before & After: a RenoFi-powered home renovation in Middletown

A RenoFi home renovation loan helped this New Jersey couple remodel their less-than-perfect home in their perfect location

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Before and after: a RenoFi-powered renovation in Iowa

See how this entire first floor transformed with a RenoFi Loan.

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Before and After: a RenoFi-powered backyard in California

See how this backyard went from barren to beautiful with a RenoFi Loan.