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

The home equity borrowing climate changed in 2025. Here are three smart moves borrowers should consider for 2026.

Key Takeaways Technically, you can use home equity financing to pay off a home loan, but that's often counterproductive.The only ways to access home equity are to sell your home or take out new ...

Learn how to get the best rate on a home equity loan Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By Written by ...

Representatives Bill Huizenga and Kristen McDonald Rivet have introduced the FARM Home Loans Act of 2025, which would expand ...

Financing your home's green tech infrastructure with a home equity loan has plenty of benefits, as long as you're aware of the risks. Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance ...

Amid an ongoing housing crunch, online lender Rocket Mortgage has started offering bridge loans, a form of short-term financing that enables borrowers to buy their new home before they've sold their ...

Lars Peterson joined Investopedia in 2023 as a senior editor of financial product reviews with a focus on personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, and other financial products and services. Lars has ...

Your funds will be disbursed in chunks—called draws—as your home’s build progresses Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, ...

Who qualifies, typical terms, and potential uses. Discover alternatives like retirement plan withdrawals and other financial ...

ATLANTA - If you hope to be a first-time home buyer, you might feel discouraged: prices keep rising, interest rates are doubled, and the supply of homes is still very limited. The American Dream seems ...