Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

Your home isn’t just where you live; it’s likely your biggest financial asset. For many homeowners, the equity they’ve built ...

Despite the Federal Reserve's best efforts, inflation has held firm. Due to that, the Fed held firm, keeping the federal funds rate steady in March. This benchmark interest rate influences the cost of ...

There are some benefits to the approach now but it won't be right for everyone. Here's what experts say to consider.

What is a HELOC? Should you tap your 401(k) to pay for home improvements? Should you use your plastic to fund an Insta-worthy kitchen makeover? If you’re thinking about making renovations to your home ...

Achieve reports that while a home appraisal is usually required for a HELOC, some lenders may use a digital appraisal to ...

U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record $34.5 trillion in home equity, and more are tapping that mountain of accessible assets. Home equity available to homeowners has risen by $600 million since the ...

Ensuring you get the best rate on a home equity loan requires a bit of research and shopping around.

Both HELOC and home equity loan rates tumbled this week, with the $30,000 HELOC down below 8% and the $30,000, 5-year HE Loan at 8.36% — its lowest since last autumn, according to Bankrate’s national ...

Homeowners in some of the states with the most expensive homes can now get even bigger second mortgages, according to a new study.