Home Equity

Latest Articles

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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 Mar 22, 2023
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  Latest HELOC news: Rates rise again

  The average rate on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) was 7.75 percent this week, according to Bankrate’s national survey of large lenders.

  2 min read Mar 22, 2023
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  Are home equity loans tax-deductible?

  Home equity borrowers can deduct interest, but only if they meet these requirements.

  5 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  5 things to know before you tackle an expensive backyard makeover

  You don’t need to spend a fortune to create a great outdoor space.

  7 min read Mar 16, 2023
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  How to build equity in your home

  Building home equity is a smart financial move, and there are a few ways to do it.

  7 min read Mar 07, 2023
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  Home Equity Loans on the rise in 2023

  Borrowing has become much more expensive, but that hasn’t scared homeowners away from tapping their equity.

  8 min read Mar 01, 2023
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  Refinancing a home equity loan

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

  3 min read Feb 28, 2023
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  What is a home equity loan and how does it work?

  Home equity loans usually come at lower interest rates than other types of loans.

  5 min read Feb 24, 2023
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  ​​The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in homeownership, home equity and home values

  More single women than men own homes. But they pay more and get less out of them.

  8 min read Feb 20, 2023
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  How to calculate home equity

  Learn how much equity you have in your home and how much of it you can borrow.

  4 min read Feb 20, 2023