MATTHEW BUCKLEY · LOAN OFFICER · loanDepot

Big money decisions.
Human conversations.

Home financing isn't just a rate or a payment. It's a decision with a real person behind it. I'll help you understand the options, ask the right questions, and find a sensible next step.

01 / WAYS TO USE HOME EQUITY

Your equity. Your options.

Start by understanding the difference between a revolving line of credit and a home equity loan. These online applications open on external lending platforms.

OPTION 01 / REVOLVING CREDIT

Home Equity Line
of Credit (HELOC)

A HELOC generally lets qualified homeowners borrow against available equity, draw funds as needed within the draw period, and pay interest on the amount borrowed. Rates may be variable, and payments can change.

Opens the loanDepot HELOC application in a new tab.

OPTION 02 / HOME EQUITY LOAN

NFTY Home
Equity Loan

Explore the NFTY home equity loan application. Product terms, rate structure, payment options and available states should be reviewed directly in the application and loan disclosures before deciding.

Opens the provided NFTY home equity application link in a new tab.

Not sure which one fits?

Compare how payments work, what changes after a HELOC draw period, and how each option could affect your budget. That's a better starting point than an application button.

02 / HOW I WORK

I'd rather explain it
than sell it.

The best lending conversations aren't about creating urgency. They're about understanding what the money is for, what it will cost, and what happens next.

  1. Start with the goal.

    What's changing? What do you actually need the funds to accomplish?

  2. Compare the tradeoffs.

    Loan structure, monthly payments, closing costs, and risks matter as much as a headline rate.

  3. Make your own informed decision.

    We'll discuss questions and available options without pretending there's one answer for everyone.

03 / BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Understand the numbers.
Then make the move.

Try the payment and HELOC estimators or explore the credit education guide. These are educational tools, not approval or rate quotes.