Home Equity
Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.
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How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
If you’re looking at HE loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.
4 min read May 01, 2024 -
What to know about HELOC prepayment penalties
Yes, you get charged for getting out of debt early. Here’s why.
6 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
Home equity hazards: The risks of tapping into your property’s value
Tapping home equity can be a smart move, but don’t get trapped by surprise terms.
10 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
What is a home equity loan?
It’s a way to put your homeownership stake to work, though not without risk.
11 min read Apr 26, 2024 -
What is a HELOC?
A HELOC works like a big credit card — one that uses your home as collateral for cash you borrow.
16 min read Apr 24, 2024 -
What is Home Equity?
It’s the portion of your home you own outright. Its uses are almost endless.
10 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
What is an interest-only HELOC and how does it work?
It lets you borrow money and make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
7 min read Apr 22, 2024 -
How to get a home equity loan with bad credit
Yes, you can get financing, even if you’re not the most creditworthy candidate.
10 min read Apr 18, 2024 -
Home equity loan or HELOC vs. cash-out mortgage refinance
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
9 min read Apr 16, 2024 -
Can you get a home equity loan on investment or rental property?
If you have a sufficient ownership stake in it — yes. But it might not be your best move.
9 min read Apr 16, 2024