Both HELOCs and home equity loans have unique risks (and safety features) that borrowers should be aware of for 2025.

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

Fairway Independent Mortgage ranked well above average on J.D. Power's 2024 Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study and has ...

Although these options may have provided temporary relief in monthly expenses, mortgage expert Ruedy argues that the fundamental solution is a reduction in mortgage rates. Ruedy contends that Federal ...

Projects that increase your home's value are typically eligible for a tax exclusion — but most repairs are not.

There are several tax deductions for homeowners, from interest paid on your mortgage to specific home improvements. Find out ...

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

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 ...

KTLA's David Lazarus tells us about a Mandeville Canyon resident who received a notice from her bank that her Home Equity ...

The demand for HELOCs is being driven by two factors: lender competition — as banks and mortgage companies try to attract applicants with low-for-a-limited-time loan terms — and the Federal ...

"Homeowners are seeking smarter ways to access their home equity without additional debt, selling or refinancing their homes, ...

Experts recommend keeping HELOC borrowing small and short-term to avoid higher payments from rising rates. Consider ...