Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.

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

With home equity up 6% year-over-year, homeowners may want to consider using those funds for select purposes now.

Fortunately, there are still viable ways in which homeowners can get equity out of their home without having to refinance.

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That creates an opportunity to borrow with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). A second home loan is a big commitment, but as a credit line, a HELOC offers a lot of flexibility. In fact ...

New week, new lows for home equity loans and lines of credit. The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC ...

Another week, another drop for HELOCs: The average rate on the $30,000 home equity line of credit fell to 8.04 percent, its ...

The advantages of refinancing a mortgage can include lowering your interest rate, changing your loan term and unlocking some ...

Ashley is a lead editor of mortgages and loans at Forbes Advisor. She graduated from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She began her career ...