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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Can you use home equity to buy a second home?
Yes, you can. But the more relevant question is: Should you hock one house to buy another?
12 min read Mar 29, 2024 -
HELOC and home equity loan requirements in 2024
If you want to borrow from your homeownership stake, these are the factors lenders will judge you on.
7 min read Apr 26, 2024 -
10 reasons to tap your home for cash: Expenses you can use home equity for
Borrowing from your home equity can pay off, but only if you’re smart about it.
13 min read Mar 25, 2024 -
Home equity lenders broaden the base with new HELOC and loan products
They’re courting new borrowers with innovative features and looser criteria.
5 min read May 01, 2024 -
What is a home equity sharing agreement?
You get cash out of your home, in return for a piece of the proceeds when you sell.
7 min read Jun 03, 2024 -
How to get equity out of the house you’ve paid off
Sometimes, it’s even easier than if you still had a mortgage. But there are caveats.
8 min read Apr 24, 2024 -
Should you use a HELOC to pay off your mortgage?
Use what you own to pay off what you owe. Is it a good idea?
7 min read Mar 08, 2024 -
What is hypothecation?
In real estate, it’s the thing that puts your house on the line if you miss mortgage payments.
7 min read Mar 08, 2024 -
Should I use a HELOC to pay off credit card debt?
It’s a good way to get those balances off your back, but beware the risks.
6 min read Mar 06, 2024 -
Home equity data and statistics: Why they matter to homeowners
Some key facts and figures everyone who has a house should know.
6 min read Jun 28, 2024