Home Equity

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  Home equity loan, HELOC or reverse mortgage: Which is right for you?

  What’s the best way for older homeowners to tap home equity for cash?

  Aug 22, 2019
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  Current Home Equity Interest Rates

  View current home equity interest rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

  Aug 21, 2019
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  Is my HELOC like a credit card account?

  HELOCs affect your credit like any other loan, but they’re different when it comes to scoring.

  Aug 13, 2019

• Can you refinance a home equity loan?

  There are good reasons to refinance your home equity loan, but there are risks too.

  Jul 31, 2019
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  Home improvement, construction issues top list of worst complaints in 2018

  Problems with home improvement and construction top the list of worst complaints in 2018.

  Jul 30, 2019
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  These home improvements under $25,000 will return the most at resale

  Top home improvements to boost your home’s value and how to finance them.

  Jul 25, 2019
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  Home equity loan versus a HELOC or cash-out mortgage refinance

  Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.

  Jun 11, 2019
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  Here’s why homeowners are pumping the brakes on home remodeling spending

  Find out why homeowners might pull back on home renovation spending this year.

  Jun 11, 2019
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  The 3 most important requirements to borrow from home equity

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

  May 31, 2019
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  HELOC is not interest-only forever

  A HELOC is an interest-only product during the years of the loan term that the borrower can draw against the line of credit.

  May 28, 2019