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

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

The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie ...

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is now down to its lowest level in more than three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate eased to 6.06% this week, down from 6.16% last week, ...

Home equity loan interest rates declined in 2025. Here's what can be considered to be a "good" loan rate in 2026.

Amid an ongoing housing crunch, online lender Rocket Mortgage has started offering bridge loans, a form of short-term financing that enables borrowers to buy their new home before they've sold their ...

Lars Peterson joined Investopedia in 2023 as a senior editor of financial product reviews with a focus on personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, and other financial products and services. Lars has ...

As mortgage rates remain elevated, lenders are turning to non-QM loans, alternative credit models, extended terms, and DSCR ...

As for-sale inventory increases and many listings are forced to take price cuts, home sellers may need to offer something extra to make their home stand out from others on the market. One way to do ...

Unexpected expenses rarely arrive at a convenient time. The car won’t start right before payday. A medical bill lands in the mailbox when the budget already feels tight. A burst geyser demands ...

Living near a metro station can positively influence your home loan EMIs, according to new research by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).

U.S. military veterans are eligible for a wide range of benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with popular benefits ranging from healthcare to assistance funding higher education ...