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

How Does an Equity Line of Credit Work? An equity line of credit is a type of revolving credit that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home. Homeowners can use this credit to ...

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

You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.

HELOC interest rates just hit a multi-year low. But is this the right home equity product to borrow with right now?

"With the belief that rates will hold steady in January and likely edge lower through 2026, a HELOC may position you to take ...

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.

Most HELOCs have variable interest rates, and lenders typically allow you to borrow up to a set percentage of your available ...

Banks are pitching home-equity lines of credit as a cheaper form of borrowing as Federal Reserve rate cuts could lower HELOC rates to the mid-6% range, according to one estimate An increasing number ...

HELOCs, or home equity lines of credit, give homeowners a way to leverage the growing value of their house for anything from renovations to college tuition — and enjoy 10 years of interest-only ...

Home equity is one of the biggest sources of wealth for American homeowners. Without the right context, decisions about home equity can get expensive, whether you’re considering borrowing against your ...

Reina Marszalek is a staff senior personal finance editor at Buy Side from WSJ. Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side from WSJ Valerie Morris is a staff deputy personal finance editor at Buy ...