Home Equity
Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.
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Should I use a home equity loan to buy a car?
It’s not so much whether you can, but if you should.
6 min read May 17, 2024 -
The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
More single women than men own homes. But they pay more and get less out of them.
13 min read May 20, 2024 -
Ways to refinance your HELOC
Your payments could go up drastically once the draw period ends. Here’s how to cope.
11 min read May 19, 2024 -
Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling
Should you use your home to enhance your home? It’s tricky, so learn before you leap.
12 min read May 08, 2024 -
What to know about HELOC prepayment penalties
Yes, you get charged for getting out of debt early. Here’s why.
6 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
What is a home equity loan?
It’s a way to put your homeownership stake to work, though not without risk.
11 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
What is a HELOC?
A HELOC works like a big credit card — one that uses your home as collateral for cash you borrow.
16 min read Apr 24, 2024 -
What is Home Equity?
It’s the portion of your home you own outright. Its uses are almost endless.
10 min read Apr 24, 2024 -
What is an interest-only HELOC and how does it work?
It lets you borrow money and make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
7 min read May 01, 2024 -
How to get a home equity loan with bad credit
Yes, you can get financing, even if you’re not the most creditworthy candidate.
10 min read Apr 22, 2024