Home Equity

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• How to take advantage of the peak in senior housing wealth

  Senior homeowners can take advantage of the peak in senior housing wealth to further strengthen their finances.

  6 min read Nov 22, 2021

  

• How does a fixed-rate HELOC work?

  You can lock the rate on your home equity line of credit with this hybrid loan.

  5 min read Nov 02, 2021

  

• How to get equity out of your house

  Your home isn’t a piggy bank, but there are wise ways to use its equity.

  11 min read Nov 02, 2021

  

• HELOCs aren’t interest-only forever

  A HELOC is an interest-only product during the years of the loan term that the borrower can draw against the line of credit.

  5 min read Nov 02, 2021

  

• What to know before your HELOC draw period ends

  There are a few things you should do if your HELOC draw period is ending.

  5 min read Oct 27, 2021

  

• Home equity rates 2021 review and forecast

  Home equity loan rates should remain steady for the rest of the year.

  2 min read Oct 27, 2021

  

• 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.

  5 min read Oct 27, 2021

  

• 7 reasons to use home equity

  Borrowing from your home equity can pay off, but only if you’re smart about it.

  8 min read Oct 26, 2021

  

• Millennials go their own way when it comes to tapping home equity, survey finds

  Tapping equity for home improvements? Tap away. How about trips and electronics? Think again.

  5 min read Oct 06, 2021

  

• Requirements for a home equity loan or HELOC in 2021

  If you want to borrow from your home equity, lenders will consider these factors.

  9 min read Oct 05, 2021