HonestCasa logoHonestCasa
HonestCasa Blog

Turn idle equity into working capital—without losing your weekend.

Crisp playbooks, lender-tested checklists, and real numbers so you can move from idea to funded in days, not quarters. Zero fluff, all signal.

7-day closing playbooks • No hard credit pull to get started • Human experts on every call

HELOC for Divorce Buyout: How to Keep the House When Splitting Assets
Feb 14, 2026

HELOC for Divorce Buyout: How to Keep the House When Splitting Assets

Need to buy out your ex-spouse's share of the home? Learn how a HELOC works for divorce buyouts, when it makes sense, and what alternatives exist.

How to Improve Your DSCR Ratio: 8 Proven Strategies
Feb 14, 2026

How to Improve Your DSCR Ratio: 8 Proven Strategies

Practical strategies to improve your DSCR ratio for better loan terms including increasing rental income, reducing expenses, and optimizing loan structure.

HELOC with Bad Credit: Your Options in 2026
Feb 14, 2026

HELOC with Bad Credit: Your Options in 2026

Discover how to qualify for a HELOC with bad credit in 2026. Learn about credit score requirements, alternative lenders, and strategies to improve your approval odds.

Should You Use a HELOC to Pay for a Wedding? The Reality Behind the Romance
Feb 14, 2026

Should You Use a HELOC to Pay for a Wedding? The Reality Behind the Romance

Thinking about using a HELOC to fund your wedding? Understand the financial implications, alternatives, and whether borrowing against your home for your big day makes sense.

Using a HELOC for Roof Replacement
Feb 14, 2026

Using a HELOC for Roof Replacement

Complete guide to financing roof replacement with a HELOC, including real costs by material, when replacement vs repair makes sense, and how to avoid roofing scams.

Using a HELOC as a Down Payment for Rental Property
Feb 14, 2026

Using a HELOC as a Down Payment for Rental Property

Learn how to use a HELOC to fund a rental property down payment, including costs, risks, cash flow requirements, and when it makes sense for real estate investors.

Using a HELOC for a Kitchen Remodel: Costs, ROI, and Tips
Feb 14, 2026

Using a HELOC for a Kitchen Remodel: Costs, ROI, and Tips

Learn how to finance a kitchen remodel with a HELOC, including real costs, expected ROI, how to avoid contractor disasters, and when other financing makes more sense.

HELOC as Emergency Fund: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives You Should Consider
Feb 14, 2026

HELOC as Emergency Fund: Pros, Cons, and Alternatives You Should Consider

Can a HELOC replace your emergency savings? Learn why financial experts debate this strategy, when it works, and what could go catastrophically wrong.

HELOC for a Car Purchase: Smart Financial Move or Bad Idea?
Feb 14, 2026

HELOC for a Car Purchase: Smart Financial Move or Bad Idea?

Is using a HELOC to buy a car a smart way to get lower rates, or are you making a costly mistake? We break down when it works, when it doesn't, and better alternatives.

Using a HELOC to Fund a Business Startup: Is Your Home Equity the Right Move?
Feb 14, 2026

Using a HELOC to Fund a Business Startup: Is Your Home Equity the Right Move?

Considering a HELOC to fund your business startup? Learn the pros, cons, risks, and alternatives to using home equity for entrepreneurial ventures.

Hands-on support from first click to funded

Put a 7-day cash-out game plan in motion

Answer a few questions and we’ll tailor a cash-out strategy that matches your goals, timeline, and risk tolerance—before you ever sign anything.

Start your free estimate

It takes about 2 minutes. No credit impact for the initial review.