To better ensure home equity borrowing success, homeowners should avoid these mistakes in the final weeks of 2025.

The equity in your home is a valuable asset. Like with any asset, you must use it wisely to get the most value out of it. This is important because a 1-percentage-point difference in the annual ...

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 ...

Many owners are considering tapping their condo's equity as costs rise, but the borrowing rules may surprise you.

Home equity loan rates have been falling. Here's how much a $25,000 loan costs monthly now, post-October Fed rate cut.

Today's high-rate environment and the rising cost of living are leaving many borrowers in a tough spot. Interest rates on credit cards are still sitting near record highs in mid-2025, after all, and ...

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 ...

Home equity loans are popular among borrowers who want to use the funds for home improvement projects or to pay off or consolidate high-interest debt. Tips for Comparing Home Equity Loans There are a ...

Say your home is worth $400,000. Lenders will typically allow you to borrow between $320,000 to $340,000, including your ...

You don't need extra money to build home equity faster — just smarter strategies. These moves can help you own your home ...