Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

Discover the key differences between home equity loans and mortgages, including their purposes, stages of use, tax implications, and impact on your home equity.

With the likelihood of slower appreciation ahead, here's how to take an active role in growing your home equity.

Discover the benefits and risks of using a home equity loan to pay off your mortgage. Explore strategies to lower payments and manage potential pitfalls.

Monthly payments on a $50,000 home equity line of credit are not one-size-fits-all, and the way they are calculated can ...

As of December 3, 2025, the average home equity loan rate is 7.99%, according to Bankrate’s regular survey of rates. The ...

Home equity borrowing rates have been slowly falling over the last few months, dropping to an average of just under 8%, helping to ease the cost of tapping into your home's equity. That has made home ...