Home Equity

Latest Articles

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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.

  Jun 21, 2018
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  6 tips for the best home remodeling project

  Renovating your home isn’t as easy as it looks on TV. Here’s how to avoid overspending.

  Jun 15, 2018
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  5 questions to ask before borrowing home equity

  Do some soul-searching and look at the numbers before you make the big decision.

  Jun 08, 2018
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  The pros and cons of a home equity line of credit

  A HELOC can be a great tool for responsible borrowers who need cash.

  Jun 05, 2018
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  How much equity can you cash out of your home?

  Rising rates and a new tax law make the decision a little tougher for homeowners.

  Jun 04, 2018
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  8 pitfalls of home equity loans, and how to avoid them

  Tapping home equity can be a smart move, but know what surprises could be lurking.

  May 25, 2018
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  Home equity loans and HELOCs are available again, but the game has changed

  Pay attention to rising rates and the new tax law if you’re weighing an equity loan.

  May 17, 2018
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  Should you get a home equity loan, HELOC or cash-out refi?

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

  May 11, 2018
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  HELOC with a fixed-rate option has advantages for homeowners

  You can lock the rate on a portion of your credit line with this hybrid home loan.

  May 08, 2018
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  What will happen to home equity rates in 2018?

  HELOC borrowers need a plan for managing their debt as rates creep up.

  Apr 02, 2018