Home Equity

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• Current Home Equity Interest Rates

  View current home equity interest rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

  3 min read May 27, 2020

  

• HELOC refinancing

  Your payments could go up drastically once your home equity line of credit turns 10.

  5 min read May 22, 2020

  

• What is home equity?

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

  7 min read May 22, 2020

  

• Refinancing with a home equity loan

  For some homeowners, it could make sense to refinance with a home equity loan.

  5 min read May 20, 2020

  

• Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs. home equity loan

  Know the differences between these products before you borrow against your equity.

  7 min read May 18, 2020

  

• 7 ways to get the best HELOC rate

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

  6 min read May 18, 2020

  

• The 3 most important requirements to borrow from home equity

  When lenders check your financial situation, these criteria will count the most.

  6 min read May 12, 2020

  

• Lenders begin halting HELOC applications as the coronavirus crisis continues

  Here’s what to do if you have a HELOC or have considered applying.

  3 min read May 08, 2020

  

• Can you refinance home equity loans?

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

  2 min read Mar 27, 2020

  

• Using a home equity loan for debt consolidation

  Using home equity to consolidate debt can be a smart choice.

  5 min read Mar 16, 2020