Home Equity

Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.

Basics

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

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

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Building equity is a smart financial move, and there are a few ways to do it.

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Use these five steps to learn how much equity you have in your home.

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Financial meltdown: home equity

The biggest home equity lesson of the financial crisis is that your home is not a piggy bank.

1 min read Sep 18, 2009
4 steps to prevent a remodel gone wrong

A ‘bargain’ remodeling job can turn into a costly headache if you don’t follow these four steps.

5 min read Sep 02, 2009
How do I … Choose a home equity loan or a HELOC?

Step by step guide to choosing between a home equity loan or a HELOC.

1 min read Aug 03, 2009
Using a HELOC for a business?

A couple wonders if interest on a HELOC is tax deductible if the loan is used for an LLC.

2 min read Jul 30, 2009
Should I use home equity loan to buy a car?

The interest on the HELOC is tax-deductible, but your line of credit may outlive the car.

5 min read Dec 10, 2019
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
Home equity: Elevated rates will linger

The long-term picture is brighter, but only for borrowers with good credit.

1 min read Apr 29, 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
Rate best bets: Home equity

How were home equity rates affected by the Federal Reserve meeting?

1 min read Jan 28, 2009