Refinancing can be a valuable way for homeowners to borrow home equity, but it should be avoided in 2026. Here's why.

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

Money explains what is a home equity loan.

Is borrowing against your home equity to pay off your mortgage possible, and does it make sense? Here's what you need to know before taking out a home equity loan.

Home equity loan interest rates fell this week to their lowest level in two years, a Wednesday report revealed. The average rate for the benchmark five-year home equity loan is now just 7.99%, ...

Looking to borrow $25,000 worth of home equity this year? Here's what your monthly repayments could look like.

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

Home equity rates are driven primarily by two factors — Federal Reserve policy and long-term inflation expectations. The Fed ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. A home ...

If you’re contemplating tapping your home equity, you’re not alone: Almost 30% of homeowners say they would consider borrowing against their residence’s value, according to a new survey from ...

Home equity might sound like a complicated financial term, but it's just the difference between what your home is worth and what you still owe on it. Every mortgage payment you make adds a little more ...