Figure’s flagship product allows consumers to borrow against the equity in their home without the paperwork-intensive, 45-day process most lenders require. Figure offers approval in five minutes, funding in five days — all online.

According to a recent Home Equity Report by CoreLogic, homeowners with mortgages have seen their equity increase year-over-year, representing a $1 trillion gain since 2017. That, combined with rising interest rates, helped fuel a 14 percent increase in home equity line of credit (HELOC) originations in the first quarter of 2018 when compared to last year, according to Attom Data Solutions. 

Many homeowners are choosing to invest in their homes through home improvement and remodeling projects — the most popular reasons for seeking a home equity product. Notably, a recent study by Houzz found 51 percent of approximately 130,000 homeowners surveyed plan to begin or continue renovating their homes in 2018.

Until now, tapping into home equity has been complicated, frustrating, and expensive. Figure is changing that with a fresh approach, including tools and information to educate and empower consumers to make good financial decisions.

“We’re transforming the entire customer experience by creating a faster, simpler, and more convenient way for homeowners to access the equity in their homes,” said Wendy Harrington, chief marketing officer at Figure. “The status quo was far from ideal, so we reimagined it and applied technology to the problem. The result: approval in five minutes, funding in five days, all online.” 

Key Benefits of the Figure Home Equity LoanPLUS

● Fast and convenient: At Figure, you’re approved for a home equity loan in five minutes. Just fill out a short online form, select the desired loan amount and term, and digitally sign. Figure’s eNotary helps finalize the details. It’s simple, fast, and convenient.
● Lower rates and better options: Homeowners typically qualify for a lower interest rate and monthly payment with home equity loans compared to personal loans. At Figure, you can borrow $15,000 to $100,000. Annual percentage rates start as low as 5.99 percent** with loan terms of 5, 7, 10, and 15 years. 
● Easy access to funds: Figure disburses the full loan amount as soon as the loan’s final — often in as few as five days. You can make additional draws over time as you start to pay down the loan balance.
● No hidden fees: In contrast to most other lenders, Figure doesn’t charge appraisal fees, title fees, late fees, or pre-payment penalties. There’s just one low origination fee**.

“Figure is tackling the most important and overlooked opportunity to help improve people’s financial lives — the equity in their homes,” noted Arthur Levitt, former chairman of the SEC and advisor to Figure. “Figure has completely revamped what’s been a frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive undertaking. Consumers are bound to benefit from their continued innovation.” 

Technology Empowering Consumers 
Figure is creating innovative products designed to improve the lives of consumers using advanced technologies. Home equity required a fresh approach designed for consumers and powered by technology. The Figure Home Equity LoanPLUS highlights the benefits for consumers: speed, convenience, and savings.

Figure will soon launch its second product, a sell and leaseback alternative to reverse mortgages for retirees and empty nesters. This is a unique solution addressing a massive demographic challenge — underfunded retirement.

Importantly, Figure is harnessing the power of blockchain to reduce costs and increase access to financial products. In July 2018, the company achieved a major milestone by originating the first loan ever on blockchain. Figure has built an ecosystem of leading financial firms — asset originators, buyers, and financiers — around its blockchain solution, ProvenanceTM.

Armed with the latest technology, Figure will transform financial services as it dramatically reduces costs, improves liquidity, reduces risks, and opens new financial markets.