Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.  A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

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

Borrowers should carefully weigh their home equity loan pros and cons before getting started with the product. /iStockphoto .

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

Around $313,000. That's how much equity the average U.S. homeowner currently has at their disposal right now. With the first Federal Reserve rate cut of 2025 issued just this week, then, this unique ...

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

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.

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

Caroline Basile is Forbes Advisor’s student loans and mortgages deputy editor. With experience in both the mortgage industry and as a journalist, she was previously an editor with HousingWire, where ...

As a Bankrate senior writer, I spend a lot of time diving into all things home equity. And lately, there’s been a lot to focus on. In the fourth quarter of 2024, homeowner equity averaged an ...