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 you use a home equity loan for debt consolidation?
It can be a smart strategy, provided you understand what you’re risking.
12 min read Apr 24, 2024 -
How your home can pay for emergency repairs
Use your home to fix your home by tapping your equity stake. Just bear the risks in mind.
8 min read Jan 17, 2024 -
The 10 largest home equity lenders
Who does the most business in HELOCs and home equity loans?
3 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
HELOCs replace cash-out refinancing for equity-rich homeowners
Even at higher rates, a HELOC is worth considering over other types of financing.
2 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
Home equity borrowing on the rise: What homeowners should know
Why is tapping your homeownership stake for cash so tempting right now?
10 min read Nov 01, 2023 -
Take out home equity to invest in your business idea
Should homeowner you help out entrepreneurial you? Maybe, but consider carefully before you hock the house.
7 min read Aug 10, 2023 -
How does the coronavirus crisis affect HELOCs?
Here’s what to do if you have a HELOC or have considered applying.
3 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
How to take advantage of the peak in senior housing wealth
Senior homeowners can take advantage of the peak in senior housing wealth to further strengthen their finances.
6 min read Aug 24, 2022 -
Millennials go their own way when it comes to tapping home equity, survey finds
Tapping equity for home improvements? Tap away. How about trips and electronics? Think again.
5 min read Apr 24, 2024 -
Home equity lender reviews: Top 5 for debt consolidation
Understand the perks and drawbacks of using home equity to consolidate your debt.
7 min read Aug 24, 2022