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

The main alternative to a no-appraisal home equity lender is one that requires a full appraisal. This can extend the time required to process your loan and incur additional costs. Appraisal fees vary ...

As of Jan. 7, 2026, the average home equity loan rate is 7.97%, according to Bankrate’s regular survey of rates. The average ...

How does a home equity loan work? First, it's important to understand that the term home equity loan is simply a catchall for the different ways the equity in your home can be used to access cash. The ...

For many homeowners, the equity they've built up in their home is also one of their largest financial resources. After years of rising home prices and inventory shortages in many markets, the latest ...

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

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 ...

Interest rates have remained stubbornly high over the past year as the Federal Reserve tried to push back against sticky inflation. While rate cuts were, at one point, expected to happen starting in ...

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...