With your home as collateral, do you still need a credit check to get a home equity loan? Here's what to know.

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

The benefits of both have shifted in today's interest rate climate. Here's what potential borrowers should know now.

Considering borrowing with a HELOC this year? Then start thinking about the answers to these three questions now.

Ashley is a lead editor of mortgages and loans at Forbes Advisor. She graduated from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She began her career ...

Your equity equals your home's current value minus the amount you owe on it. You can borrow against this equity, preferably ...

For homeowners looking to tap record amounts of home equity, the good news could well be ongoing. Bankrate Chief Financial ...

If you're looking to fund a home improvement project or repair, a home equity loan can be an affordable way to do so. Compared with other options, interest rates on home equity loans are usually ...

How do HELOC rates work? HELOCs usually come with variable interest rates. This means the rate you pay could change periodically, causing your monthly payment to go up or down. Depending on your ...

At its January 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve opted to hold its target interest rate steady, leaving the low end of the range at 4.25%. "The (Fed) is strongly committed to supporting ...

An expanding HELOC market may create more competition for credit card issuers and alternative lenders. We sat down with ...

SOFR is a benchmark rate which certain variable rate financial products, for example certain mortgages, can be tied to.