With home prices climbing steadily over the last few years, today's homeowners are sitting on record-high levels of tappable equity, offering them a lot of borrowing power. And, for those looking to ...

A lower credit score doesn’t necessarily mean a lender will deny you a home equity loan. It does mean the loan will be more expensive, as you won’t get the lowest interest rate. It’s possible to get a ...

Home equity loan costs have declined over the past year. Here's how much a $100,000 home equity loan costs now.

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. A home ...

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

Strapped for cash? Your home can be an excellent source of funds Adam Barone is an award-winning journalist and the proprietor of ContentOven.com. He has 5+ years of experience as a content strategist ...

While affordability and a fixed rate in an unpredictable rate climate are both key benefits of a home equity loan now, there ...

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 ...