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

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

HELOC applications require a hard credit pull, which temporarily lowers your credit score. Closing a HELOC and carrying a big ...

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

Home equity loans come with appealing tax benefits. But do they apply when using the funds to buy a second home?

A HELOC allows homeowners to leverage the equity in their homes, providing an often cost-effective way to access funds. One ...

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

A simple rule can prevent you from overdoing it with a home equity line of credit. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

Its GoalBuilder HELOC offers loan amounts as low as $5,000, making it a solid option for borrowers who only need a small line of credit. Get your rate and line amount—up to $400K—in minutes ...

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kate_sept2004 / Getty Images A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a line of credit that uses the equity you have in your home as collateral. The amount of credit available to you depends on the ...