Home Equity

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• 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

  

• HELOC refinancing

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

  6 min read Aug 13, 2020

  

• What to know before your HELOC draw period ends

  There are a few things you should do if your HELOC draw period is ending.

  5 min read Aug 10, 2020

  

• What is home equity?

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

  8 min read Jul 31, 2020

  

• The 5 most important requirements to borrow from home equity

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

  7 min read Jul 24, 2020

  

• Top 5 reasons to use home equity

  Borrowing against your house can pay off, but only if you’re smart about it.

  9 min read Jul 22, 2020

  

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

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

  6 min read Jul 14, 2020

  

• 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

  

• 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