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 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 -
Requirements for a home equity loan or HELOC in 2023
If you want to borrow from your homeownership stake, these are the factors lenders will judge you on.
11 min read Sep 21, 2023 -
Are home equity loans tax-deductible?
Home equity borrowers can deduct interest, but only if they meet these requirements.
6 min read Sep 18, 2023 -
Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs home equity loan: How do they work?
Know the differences between these debt products before you put your home on the line.
7 min read Sep 14, 2023 -
Should you use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage?
Use what you own to pay off what you owe. Is it a good idea?
7 min read Sep 13, 2023 -
7 reasons to use home equity
Borrowing from your home equity can pay off, but only if you’re smart about it.
10 min read Sep 08, 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 -
What is home equity and how can you use it?
It’s the portion of your home you own outright. Its uses are almost endless.
13 min read Aug 31, 2023 -
How does a fixed-rate HELOC work?
It’s a hybrid product that can combine the best of both borrowing worlds.
5 min read Aug 15, 2023 -
How to calculate home equity
Here’s how to estimate your ownership stake, and how much of it you can borrow.
5 min read Aug 15, 2023