Flowchart explaining divorce and mortgage options, including refinancing, selling the home, buying out a spouse, and purchasing a new home after divorce.

Divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially challenging events a person can experience. During this difficult time, there are countless decisions to make regarding finances, children, property, and your future. For many couples, the largest financial asset involved is the family home. One mistake many people make is waiting until after the divorce…

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How Much Equity Do You Need to Buy Another Home Before Selling? BrightSide Lending graphic featuring a home, home equity savings jar, calculator, and information about using home equity, HELOCs, and bridge loans to purchase a new home before selling a current property.

One of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning a move is: “How much equity do I need to buy another home before selling my current one?” The answer depends on several factors, including your home’s value, your current mortgage balance, your income, and the financing strategy you choose. The good news is that…

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BrightSide Lending graphic explaining bridge loans for homeowners. Features two homes connected by a bridge labeled "Bridge Loan," illustrating how homeowners may buy a new home before selling their current property. Includes BrightSide Lending branding and highlights benefits such as accessing home equity, increased flexibility, and buy-before-you-sell strategies.

One of the biggest challenges homeowners face when moving is timing. What happens if you find the perfect home before your current home is sold? For many homeowners, this situation creates uncertainty. They may have substantial equity tied up in their current property but need access to those funds before they can purchase their next…

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BrightSide Lending graphic explaining how homeowners may be able to get pre-approved for a new home before selling their current home. Features a residential home, mortgage planning concepts, contingent upon sale approvals, bridge loans, HELOCs, and buy-before-you-sell strategies.

Sometimes, and this is where working with an experienced mortgage broker can make a significant difference. Many homeowners assume they must sell their current home before they can buy their next one. While that is sometimes necessary, there are often strategies available that can help qualified borrowers purchase their next home before their current property…

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home equity investment companies infographic explaining balloon payments appreciation sharing and long term homeowner costs

Homeowners today are seeing more advertisements from companies offering access to home equity without a traditional monthly mortgage payment. These programs are often called Home Equity Investments, or HEIs. While they may seem appealing at first glance, it’s important for homeowners to fully understand how these agreements work before signing anything. What Is a Home…

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Summer is the season of sunshine, barbecues… and finally tackling those home improvement projects you’ve been thinking about all winter. But which upgrades actually boost your home’s value—and how can you pay for them without draining your savings? At BrightSide Lending, we’re more than just mortgages. We help Michigan homeowners unlock smart ways to finance…

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