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

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

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

Refinancing your home equity loan can cut thousands in interest — especially if you're stuck with rates from 2023's spike. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.

HELOC interest rates are at a multi-year low. Here's how much a $25,000 HELOC will cost monthly in 2026 (and after).

Both products are worth exploring for seniors this year. Here's how to determine which could be best for you now.

HighTechLending’s new second-lien EquitySelect lets homeowners tap equity with flexible payments, no refinancing and a 650 ...

Aven and Figure are two fintech lenders changing how people tap into their home equity, each with a distinct product. Both ...

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 ...

Is a home equity loan right for you? You’ve been faithfully paying your mortgage for decades, watching your home’s value climb while your loan balance shrinks. Now that you’re approaching or already ...

If you bought your home when mortgage rates were higher than wanted, with plans to refinance once they dropped, you're not ...