As home equity loan rates sit near a two-year low, many homeowners may be wondering about the merits of acting now.

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

Don't borrow equity with a $200,000 HELOC before crunching the monthly costs. Here's what to expect if you apply now.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

Are you looking to consolidate high-interest debt or fund home improvement projects? One option —- though it has plenty of risk — is the home equity line of credit, or HELOC. Because they tend to be ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

What’s driving home equity rates today? Rates on HELOCs and home equity loans are being driven primarily by two factors: lender competition for new customers and the Federal Reserve’s actions. The Fed ...

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a revolving loan that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home. Unlike a traditional loan, you can borrow and repay during the draw period.

Lenders offer teaser rates on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) for a limited time to attract borrowers and increase business. To qualify for these rates, though, borrowers often must meet ...

Home equity loan rates and terms vary enough to make a difference of thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Both your qualifications and the terms of the loan determine the interest rate and ...

Caroline Basile is Forbes Advisor’s student loans and mortgages deputy editor. With experience in both the mortgage industry and as a journalist, she was previously an editor with HousingWire, where ...