Home Equity

Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.

Basics

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

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

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

Borrowing against the equity in your home can be a smart move if you’re careful.

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What is hypothecation?

You may see hypothecation in auto loans, mortgages and home equity loans.

5 min read Sep 27, 2022
Pros and cons of home equity loans

The pros and cons of home equity loans can help you make better financial decisions.

4 min read Sep 26, 2022
The pros and cons of using a HELOC for business

Consider all your options before using a HELOC for business expenses.

6 min read Sep 26, 2022
Should you use a home equity loan to buy land?

If paying cash or obtaining a land loan isn’t an option, you might be able to use a second mortgage to buy land.

3 min read Sep 26, 2022
Should you use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage?

It’s possible to pay off your mortgage with a HELOC, but should you?

3 min read Sep 23, 2022
Federal Reserve rate hike impact on home equity

Everything to know about the Fed and home equity rates

5 min read Sep 21, 2022
Top home equity-rich states in the U.S.

More homeowners are holding equity-rich real estate, according to new data.

2 min read Sep 21, 2022
Where to get a home equity loan

More lenders are offering home equity products as home values climb.

2 min read Sep 19, 2022
Deciding to use home equity to pay for college

Before leveraging your equity for tuition, you’ll need to balance a number of considerations.

7 min read Aug 30, 2022
Using a HELOC for medical expenses

You may be cover medical debt with a HELOC, but know the pros and cons first.

5 min read Aug 29, 2022