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

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

How does a home equity loan work? First, it's important to understand that the term home equity loan is simply a catchall for the different ways the equity in your home can be used to access cash. The ...

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