Your equity can be borrowed against for nearly any purpose, but there are some smart ways to use it this spring.

For some homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan offers an advantageous way to borrow a large sum now. Here's why.

A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.

The cost of home renovations can be overwhelming if you use spare cash to pay for the work. A better solution for some ...

CoreLogic reported 1.1 million homes (2% of all mortgaged properties) being underwater, a 9.3% increase quarter-over-quarter.

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 ...

Older homeowners — those of the Gen X and baby boomer generations — were less sanguine about using home equity to invest.

Home equity grew $4,100 on average in 2024, with big gains in the Northeast but declines in the South, including Florida and Texas.

Almost 70% of people turning 65 today will need some type of long-term care services. So, how will they pay for it?

A home equity loan helps you unlock the value you’ve accumulated in your home and turn it into cash — for renovating a kitchen, covering unexpected expenses, or paying college tuition.

Current home equity loan rates are a little bit lower than current HELOC rates. If you're looking to fund a home improvement project or repair, a home equity loan can be an affordable way to do so.