The home equity borrowing climate changed in 2025. Here are three smart moves borrowers should consider for 2026.

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

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

Fed rate cuts have made home equity loans affordable. Here's how much a $40,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

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 ...