Home Equity
Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.
Home equity basics
It’s the portion of your home you own outright. Its uses are almost endless.
How to estimate your ownership stake, and how much of it you can borrow.
Everything you need to know about HELOC and home equity loan requirements in 2024.
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Home equity tools & resources
Bankrate's suite of tools and articles are designed to help you effortlessly learn about your home equity, connect with reputable lenders, compare offers for HELOCs and home equity loans, and more.
Finding a lender
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HELOC vs. home equity loan
How does each work, and which would be best for you?
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News highlights
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Yes, you can. But the more relevant question is: Should you hock one house to buy another?
It can be a good solution — if you understand the risks of putting your house on the line.
It’s when your home’s value sinks below the amount you owe on your mortgage.
Yes, your for-profit property can be a cash source for you.
Why is tapping your homeownership stake for cash so tempting right now?
It’s not quite as simple as who gets the house. Here’s why.
Sometimes, it’s even easier than if you still had a mortgage. But there are caveats.
Both mean borrowing against your home, but their pros and cons vary quite a bit.
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