Does a pool add value to your home?

By Guild Mortgage|May 29th, 2025|Categories: Hot topics, Mortgage 101, Selling a home|Tags: HELOAN, HELOC, homebuying, Maintenance, pool, renovation loan, selling|

Does a pool add value to your home? Adding an in-ground pool can boost your home’s value, but it isn’t a one-size-fits all solution, and [...]

How can I use my home’s equity?

By Guild Mortgage|May 21st, 2025|Categories: Personal finance, Products and Programs, Resources|Tags: equity, Flex Payment Mortgage, HELOAN, HELOC, homebuying, second mortgage|

How can I use my home's equity? Home equity is the actual financial amount of the home you own, so it can be used like [...]

What are the advantages of buying vs. renting?

By Guild Mortgage|May 15th, 2025|Categories: Hot topics, Resources|Tags: equity, fixed-rate mortgage, HELOAN, HELOC, HOA, home costs, homebuying, renting, taxes|

What are the advantages of buying vs. renting? There are big benefits to homeownership that renting doesn’t provide you with. The top reasons for buying [...]