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

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

With home prices climbing steadily over the last few years, today's homeowners are sitting on record-high levels of tappable ...

Home equity loan interest rates declined in 2025. Here's what can be considered to be a "good" loan rate in 2026.

Personal loans and home equity loans are popular ways to fund home improvement projects, debt consolidation and other large fixed expenses. Generally, home equity loans are larger and come with lower ...

Rapid home price appreciation and low inventory mean American homeowners are sitting on substantial home equity. In the second quarter of 2025, mortgage holders carried $11.5 trillion in "tappable" ...

Summer renovation season is upon us, and after years of building equity in your home, you might be considering some much-needed home upgrades or aging-in-place modifications while the warm weather ...

Decide whether a home equity loan or line of credit is best suited for your financial goals Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance ...

Buying a home outright may feel debt-free, but it may come with its consequences. With stable income and repayment capacity, ...

By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other ...