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 rate forecast for 2023: Rates will keep climbing
Rates on home equity loans and HELOCs should rise, according to Bankrate’s expert. Here’s how much.
2 min read Jan 03, 2023 -
Considerations for not tapping into your home equity
For one thing, you could lose your home if things go south.
8 min read Dec 27, 2022 -
Making good financial decisions for your home in 2023
Hibernating in your home? It’s better to consider ways to spruce up the lair.
6 min read Dec 19, 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 -
Should you tap home equity for expenses this holiday season?
With inflation weighing on budgets and interest rates rising, you might be considering leveraging the equity in your home to cover holiday costs. Should you?
3 min read Oct 24, 2022 -
Top home equity-rich states in the U.S.
More homeowners are holding equity-rich real estate, according to new data.
2 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
How to unlock your home equity during financial turmoil
When unexpected expenses wipe your savings, there’s always another option.
5 min read Jun 23, 2022 -
Unlock review 2022: Tap into your home equity
Unlock offers an untraditional way to tap into your home equity.
5 min read Feb 01, 2022 -
How does the coronavirus crisis affect HELOCs?
Here’s what to do if you have a HELOC or have considered applying.
3 min read Jan 26, 2022 -
How to take advantage of the peak in senior housing wealth
Senior homeowners can take advantage of the peak in senior housing wealth to further strengthen their finances.
6 min read Nov 22, 2021