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 Jun 24, 2020

  

• 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 Jun 09, 2020

  

• Refinancing a home equity loan

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

  3 min read Jun 05, 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.

  8 min read Jun 05, 2020

  

• Smart ways to use your equity for home improvement

  Home improvements can make or break your finances, so learn before you leap.

  8 min read Jun 04, 2020

  

• What is a second mortgage?

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

  6 min read Jun 04, 2020

  

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

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

  4 min read Jun 01, 2020

  

• Are home equity loans tax deductible?

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

  5 min read May 29, 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