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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Beating the generational money curse: How homeownership builds your family’s wealth
Why and how your home can be the foundation of your family’s fortune.
10 min read Jun 07, 2024 -
8 ways to increase your home’s value
You don’t have to spend a fortune to boost your property’s worth.
11 min read Jun 07, 2024 -
How to finance a garage or other outbuilding (and why you should)
Why pay cash? Borrowing can make more sense for an add-on.
10 min read Jun 06, 2024 -
Who is the best candidate for a home equity loan?
Qualifying for one is harder than it looks — maybe even harder than your mortgage.
9 min read Jun 06, 2024 -
How much are home equity loan closing costs?
They’re less than mortgages’ closing costs, but the upfront expenses do add up.
7 min read Jun 04, 2024 -
Should you use your home to pay medical bills?
It can be a good solution — if you understand the risks of putting your house on the line.
7 min read Jun 03, 2024 -
Reasons not to tap your home equity
For one thing, you could lose your home if things go south.
10 min read May 30, 2024 -
Your home’s worth more than ever. But is borrowing against it a good idea?
They can be, but be sure to crunch the numbers and be aware of the caveats.
7 min read May 30, 2024 -
How a HELOC can advance your business
It can be easier for an entrepreneur to get, but it means hocking the home for your enterprise.
9 min read May 28, 2024 -
How to build equity in your home in 2024 (and why you should)
It’s a smart financial move. Here’s how to do it.
10 min read May 21, 2024