A home equity loan's fixed interest rate, which is beneficial right now, can easily become detrimental if the rate climate ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.  A home ...

"With the belief that rates will hold steady in January and likely edge lower through 2026, a HELOC may position you to take ...

As of Jan. 7, 2026, the average home equity loan rate is 7.97%, according to Bankrate’s regular survey of rates. The average ...

Looking to borrow $25,000 worth of home equity this year? Here's what your monthly repayments could look like.

Whether you’re looking to lower your monthly mortgage payment, lock in a better interest rate, or tap into your home’s value for cash, there’s one number that matters most: your home equity. Home ...

Snapdocs and MeridianLink launch integration for digital home equity closings, enabling mortgage lenders to complete digital ...

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 ...

Typically, the debt must be paid back upon a borrower’s death or the sale of the home. Reverse mortgages can be risky, ...

Fannie Mae’s latest housing forecast projected the average 30-year fixed mortgage rates would be 6.2% in the first quarter of ...