Home Equity

Latest Articles

• Know risks before tapping home equity

  Using home equity to finance improvement projects makes sense in some situations, but not others.

  1 min read May 01, 2009

  

• National home equity loan averages

  Here are the average home equity rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey.

  1 min read Feb 26, 2009

  

• Home equity lenders may block refinance

  Home equity lenders have to OK a refinancing, and many are saying no. They want the loan paid off.

  3 min read Feb 26, 2009

  

• How do I: Claim a tax deduction for home equity interest

  If you’ve taken out a home equity loan or HELOC, don’t forget you can deduct the interest.

  1 min read Jan 23, 2009

  

• Chapter 2: Decisions, decisions

  Which type of equity loan is right for you? It depends on why you need the cash, and how long you’ll be borrowing.

  1 min read Oct 20, 2008

  

• How bad is home equity debt?

  Savings  rates in America are low, while the debt load continues to climb. Is home debt bad? 

  1 min read Jun 16, 2008

  

• 6 things to know about home equity debt

  Good and bad reasons to tap that equity in your home and how to keep it in line.

  1 min read Jun 16, 2008

  

• Interview: Barbara Corcoran

  TV show contributor and real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran once used the equity in her home to save her company.

  4 min read May 21, 2007

  

• Homeowners upside down in homes

  Find out what the nation’s homeowners have to say about their homes’ equity and how they use it.

  6 min read May 21, 2007

  

• Raise the door on the value of your garage

  Your garage is a valuable part of your home but it’s often used to store junk. Making better use of it can be a simple project.

  5 min read Apr 01, 2007