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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What is Regulation Z or the Truth in Lending Act (TILA)?
If you’re looking to borrow money, you’re probably benefiting from this law.
7 min read Oct 22, 2023 -
Home equity loan and home equity line of credit (HELOC) guide
Everything to know about using what you own to cover what you owe, or to buy something new.
10 min read Oct 11, 2023 -
Ways to refinance your HELOC
Your payments could go up drastically once the draw period ends. Here’s how to cope.
9 min read Oct 11, 2023 -
How a HELOC can advance your business
It can be easier for an entrepreneur to get, but it means hocking the home for your enterprise.
9 min read Oct 05, 2023 -
Cash out refi vs. home equity loan: What you need to know
Both mean ready money — but their pros and cons vary quite a bit.
8 min read Oct 05, 2023 -
What is an interest-only HELOC?
It lets you borrow money and make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
7 min read Sep 21, 2023 -
How to buy land using home equity
If paying cash or obtaining a land loan isn’t an option, you might be able to use a second mortgage to buy land.
5 min read Sep 06, 2023 -
Take out home equity to invest in your business idea
Should homeowner you help out entrepreneurial you? Maybe, but consider carefully before you hock the house.
7 min read Aug 10, 2023 -
Can you get a home equity loan on investment or rental property?
If you have a sufficient ownership stake in it — potentially, yes. But it might not be your best move.
7 min read Aug 08, 2023 -
Home equity loan or HELOC vs cash-out mortgage refinance
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
7 min read May 12, 2023