Home Equity

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• How to get a home equity loan with bad credit

  Here’s how to get approved for a home equity loan if you have bad credit.

  7 min read Oct 16, 2020

  

• How do HELOC fixed-rate options work?

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

  5 min read Oct 08, 2020

  

• Home equity lender reviews: Top 5 for debt consolidation

  Understand the perks and drawbacks of using home equity to consolidate your debt.

  7 min read Sep 29, 2020

  

• What is a second mortgage?

  Using your home to secure a second loan can have huge benefits if you do it right.

  7 min read Sep 24, 2020

  

• Home equity rates 2020 review and forecast

  Home equity rates have fallen in 2020, and they’re not likely to climb soon.

  4 min read Sep 24, 2020

  

• 10 ways to get the best HELOC rate

  Know what to watch for to get a top offer on a home equity line of credit.

  8 min read Sep 16, 2020

  

• Survey: Only 11% of U.S. homeowners will use loans to cover home improvement projects

  Despite high interest rates, most homeowners are using credit cards for renovations.

  4 min read Sep 09, 2020

  

• Home equity loan vs. a HELOC or cash-out mortgage refinance

  Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.

  4 min read Aug 31, 2020

  

• Risks of home equity loans and how to avoid them

  Tapping home equity can be a smart move, but know what surprises could be lurking.

  5 min read Aug 31, 2020

  

• How to get equity out of your house

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

  10 min read Aug 24, 2020