Basics
What is home equity?
Borrowing against the equity in your home can be a smart move if you’re careful.
How to calculate home equity
Learn how much equity you have in your home and how much of it you can borrow.
Home equity loan requirements
When lenders check your financial situation, these criteria will count the most.
How to build home equity
Building equity is a smart financial move, and there are a few ways to do it.
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Latest Articles
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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National home equity loan averages
Here are the average home equity rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey.
1 min read Feb 26, 2009
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Rate best bets: Home equity
How were home equity rates affected by the Federal Reserve meeting?
1 min read Jan 28, 2009
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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