7.99x average ROI on home equity. See the research.

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Explore in‑depth white papers, eBooks, and guides designed to help banks and credit unions modernize home equity lending.

The 7.99x Return

eBook

How FirstClose and its XpressEquity POS + Order Management Services Platform Turn Home Equity Volume Into Verified ROI

Futuristic light streaks with a focus on home equity lending in 2026.

eBook

Home Equity Lending in 2026: Why Speed Is Becoming the New Competitive Edge

FirstClose eBook: 3 Ways to Accelerate Lending

eBook

Home Equity Lending Automation: Reduce Drop-Off, Streamline Orders, & Close Faster

FirstClose Whitepaper: Rethink 10-day Close

Whitepaper

Speed vs. Certainty: What Actually Drives a Better Home Equity Experience

FirstClose Whitepaper: Why ADU Financing Deserves More Attention From Home Equity Lenders

Whitepaper

Why ADU Financing Deserves More Attention From Home Equity Lenders

FirstClose eBook: Order Management Services

eBook

Intelligent Order Management Services: Automate settlement services across the loan lifecycle

FirstClose Whitepaper: When Margin Is Thin, and Demand Is High, Friction Hurts Twice

Whitepaper

When Margin Is Thin, and Demand Is High, Friction Hurts Twice

FirstClose eBook: XpressEquity

eBook

XpressEquity POS: Solving Key Lender Challenges

Businessman using tablet with FirstClose White Paper on structured home equity loans.

Whitepaper

Structured Decisioning Helps Lenders Close More Home Equity Loans