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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Should I use a home equity loan to buy a car?
It’s not so much whether you can, but if you should.
6 min read May 17, 2024 -
The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
More single women than men own homes. But they pay more and get less out of them.
13 min read May 16, 2024 -
Ways to refinance your HELOC
Your payments could go up drastically once the draw period ends. Here’s how to cope.
11 min read May 15, 2024 -
Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling
Should you use your home to enhance your home? It’s tricky, so learn before you leap.
12 min read May 07, 2024 -
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