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

With your home as collateral, do you still need a credit check to get a home equity loan? Here's what to know.

Both have unique features that borrowers may want to take advantage of this year. Here's what to consider now.

Projects that increase your home's value are typically eligible for a tax exclusion — but most repairs are not.

You don't have to currently have a mortgage in order to take out a home equity loan. Since you own your home outright, you ...

then a home equity loan might be a good option. Forbes Advisor compiled a list of the best home equity loan lenders based on their starting interest rate, average closing time and other factors ...

ideally at a lower interest rate than your current mortgage. A home equity loan gives you cash in exchange for the equity you've built up in your property, as a separate loan with separate payment ...

Current home equity loan rates are a little bit lower than current HELOC rates. If you're looking to fund a home improvement project or repair, a home equity loan can be an affordable way to do so.

Policy changes: When the Fed adjusts the federal funds rate, it spills over into many aspects of the economy, including ...

Getting a home equity loan with bad credit generally requires you to have low monthly debts, a credit score of 620 or higher, and a home value of 20% more than you owe. Some or all of the mortgage ...

Experts with Mosaic Financial explain whether a home equity line of credit is a good idea, and what you need to know before taking that route.

For homeowners looking to tap record amounts of home equity, the good news could well be ongoing. Bankrate Chief Financial ...