Home Equity
Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.
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How to get a home equity loan with bad credit
There are options for accessing your home’s equity even if you have bad credit.
7 min read Dec 09, 2022 -
Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs. home equity loan: How do they work?
Know the differences between these products before you borrow against your equity.
4 min read Dec 05, 2022 -
Should you use a home equity loan for debt consolidation?
Using home equity to consolidate debt can be a smart choice.
5 min read Dec 05, 2022 -
Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling
Home improvements can make or break your finances, so learn before you leap.
5 min read Dec 05, 2022 -
Can you get a home equity loan on investment or rental property?
It’s possible to get a home equity loan on an investment or rental property. Should you?
4 min read Dec 01, 2022 -
Can you get a HELOC on an investment property?
If you have an investment property, you might be thinking about leveraging it as collateral for a line of credit.
4 min read Dec 01, 2022 -
Homeowner equity data and statistics
You’ve been hearing a lot about home equity lately for one big reason: There’s a lot more of it.
3 min read Nov 28, 2022 -
Using home equity to finance emergency repairs
Emergency repairs can cost a few hundred to thousands of dollars, and you might need to turn to your home’s equity to finance them.
3 min read Nov 15, 2022 -
Refinancing a home equity loan
There are good reasons to refinance your home equity loan, but there are risks too.
2 min read Nov 01, 2022 -
Home equity loan and home equity line of credit (HELOC) guide
Everything to know about equity loans
5 min read Nov 01, 2022