Home Equity

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  Latest HELOC news: Rates back away from 8%

  The average rate on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) rose to 7.93 percent this week from 7.89 percent the previous week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of large lenders.

  1 min read Dec 07, 2022
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  Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs. home equity loan: How do they work?

  Know the differences between these products before you borrow against your equity.

  4 min read Dec 05, 2022
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  Should you use a home equity loan for debt consolidation?

  Using home equity to consolidate debt can be a smart choice.

  5 min read Dec 05, 2022
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  Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling

  Home improvements can make or break your finances, so learn before you leap.

  5 min read Dec 05, 2022
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  Can you get a home equity loan on investment or rental property?

  It’s possible to get a home equity loan on an investment or rental property. Should you?

  4 min read Dec 01, 2022
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  Can you get a HELOC on an investment property?

  If you have an investment property, you might be thinking about leveraging it as collateral for a line of credit.

  4 min read Dec 01, 2022
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  Homeowner equity data and statistics

  You’ve been hearing a lot about home equity lately for one big reason: There’s a lot more of it.

  3 min read Nov 28, 2022
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  Using home equity to finance emergency repairs

  Emergency repairs can cost a few hundred to thousands of dollars, and you might need to turn to your home’s equity to finance them.

  3 min read Nov 15, 2022
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  Federal Reserve rate hike impact on home equity

  The latest news on the Fed and home equity rates

  5 min read Nov 03, 2022
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  Refinancing a home equity loan

  There are good reasons to refinance your home equity loan, but there are risks too.

  2 min read Nov 01, 2022