Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

Decide whether a home equity loan or line of credit is best suited for your financial goals ...

Money explains what is a home equity loan.

Homeowners in need of some extra financial support may be considering their home equity options this October. And it's easy to understand why. According to a report released in the summer, home equity ...

How does a home equity loan work? First, it’s important to understand that the term home equity loan is simply a catchall for the different ways the equity in your home can be used to access cash. The ...

With its 1,000-plus branches and no origination fees, Citizens is a great option if you're looking for a solid traditional ...

Refinancing can be a valuable way for homeowners to borrow home equity, but it should be avoided in 2026. Here's why.

Note: The home equity rates in this survey assume a line or loan amount of $30,000. What’s driving home equity rates today? Both HELOC and home equity loan rates have declined substantially from their ...

Caroline Basile is Forbes Advisor’s student loans and mortgages deputy editor. With experience in both the mortgage industry and as a journalist, she was previously an editor with HousingWire, where ...