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 to know about HELOC prepayment penalties
Yes, you get charged for getting out of debt early. Here’s why.
4 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
Are home equity loans tax-deductible?
Home equity borrowers can deduct interest, but only if they meet these requirements.
6 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
Should I use a HELOC to pay off credit card debt?
Borrowing against the value of your home is one way to pay off old debts — but is it the best way?
5 min read Nov 29, 2023 -
What is a second mortgage, and how does it work?
Using your home to secure a second loan can have huge benefits — if you do it right.
9 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
The 10 largest home equity lenders
Who does the most business in HELOCs and home equity loans?
3 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
How much are home equity loan closing costs?
They’re less than mortgages’ closing costs, but the upfront expenses for these loans does add up.
6 min read Nov 21, 2023 -
Building generational wealth with home equity in 2024
Why and how your home can be the foundation of your family’s fortune.
10 min read Nov 20, 2023 -
How to calculate home equity
How to estimate your ownership stake, and how much of it you can borrow.
5 min read Nov 10, 2023 -
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 Nov 09, 2023 -
Should you use your home to pay medical bills?
It can be a good solution — if you understand the risks of putting your house on the line.
9 min read Nov 09, 2023