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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Home equity loan or HELOC vs cash-out mortgage refinance
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
7 min read May 12, 2023 -
10 ways to get the best HELOC rate
What to watch for to get a top offer on a home equity line of credit.
8 min read May 11, 2023 -
What is the draw period on a HELOC and how does it work?
It’s the fun part, when you get your money. But you have to be ready when it ends.
7 min read May 04, 2023 -
How to get a home equity loan with bad credit
Yes, you can get financing, even if you’re not the most creditworthy candidate.
9 min read Apr 28, 2023 -
What is a HELOC (home equity line of credit)?
A HELOC works like a credit card — one that uses your home as collateral for cash you borrow.
9 min read Apr 21, 2023 -
Ways to refinance your HELOC
Your payments could go up drastically once your HELOC’s draw period ends.
8 min read Apr 19, 2023 -
How to finance a detached structure and protect your home’s value
Here’s how to finance your addition so that it’s done right.
11 min read Apr 14, 2023 -
Home equity loan or HELOC vs reverse mortgage: Which is right for you?
What’s the best way for homeowners to tap home equity for cash?
9 min read Apr 06, 2023 -
What is Regulation Z (the Truth in Lending Act)?
If you’re looking to borrow money, you’re probably benefiting from this law.
7 min read Apr 04, 2023 -
How a HELOC can advance your business
Consider all your options before using a HELOC for business expenses.
8 min read Apr 03, 2023