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

I'm a 62-year-old woman, working part time. I'm struggling to afford the upkeep on my large home. I no longer need it and I am hoping to downsize, but condos in my area are scarce and often sell the ...

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

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

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

OnDeck is an online lender that offers business lines of credit and term loans. These small-business loans can be used for a variety of purposes and are well-suited for entrepreneurs who need ...

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 ...

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

Like most filers, we usually take the standard deduction, but itemizing our taxes is saving us money this year.

Home equity loans and home improvement loans can fund your home remodel projects, but they serve different needs with ...

For example, as of the fourth quarter, Helocs totalled just under $400bn, roughly 2 per cent of tappable home equity. At its peak in the third quarter of 2009, home equity credit as a percentage of ...

If you ask someone in the lending industry about home equity products, you may hear that home equity loans have fixed rates and home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, have variable rates.