A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow money this May, assuming homeowners avoid these three mistakes.

Having your home equity borrowing product approved will largely depend on your qualifications. . For the past few years, ...

The Commerce Department’s latest reading on gross domestic product showed the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter ...

The biggest selling point of homeownership is that it builds wealth while renting is wasted money. But that's only true if ...

While your home equity shouldn’t be the first place you go to cover a cash shortfall, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) ...

Home equity loans turn your home equity into a lump sum of cash you can use however you’d like. There are also HELOCs, which ...

Lenders view a first-lien HELOC as less risky because it serves as the main loan on your home. If you can't repay and your ...

The more equity (value) you’ve built up in the home, the more money you can access via a HELOC. A HELOC allows you to borrow ...

What’s driving home equity rates today? HELOCs and home equity loans have fallen substantially from the highs reached at the ...

Accessing your home’s equity can be a pivotal financial move if you have a specific use for that equity. To meet the ...

There's no investment quite like a home. For many, it's an asset that can bolster wealth, expand opportunities and become a ...

What You Should Consider Before Taking Out a HELOC HELOCs aren’t right for everyone. Here’s what to consider before taking out a home equity line of credit.