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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What happens to HELOCs if home values fall?
Your lender could freeze or lower your credit line. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare.
6 min read Oct 13, 2023 -
Home equity loan and home equity line of credit (HELOC) guide
Everything to know about using what you own to cover what you owe, or to buy something new.
9 min read Oct 11, 2023 -
Ways to refinance your HELOC
Your payments could go up drastically once the draw period ends. Here’s how to cope.
9 min read Oct 11, 2023 -
How a HELOC can advance your business
It can be easier for an entrepreneur to get, but it means hocking the home for your enterprise.
8 min read Oct 05, 2023 -
Cash out refi vs. home equity loan: What you need to know
Both mean ready money — but their pros and cons vary quite a bit.
8 min read Oct 05, 2023 -
What is an interest-only HELOC?
It lets you borrow money and make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
7 min read Sep 21, 2023 -
Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs home equity loan: How do they work?
Know the differences between these debt products before you put your home on the line.
7 min read Sep 14, 2023 -
Should you use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage?
Use what you own to pay off what you owe. Is it a good idea?
7 min read Sep 13, 2023 -
How to buy land using home equity
If paying cash or obtaining a land loan isn’t an option, you might be able to use a second mortgage to buy land.
5 min read Sep 06, 2023 -
How does a fixed-rate HELOC work?
It’s a hybrid product that can combine the best of both borrowing worlds.
5 min read Aug 15, 2023