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

For investors and analysts, this shift underscores the importance of understanding emerging trends in home equity utilization ...

Have a home equity loan? Refinancing to a HELOC right now could reduce your interest rate. Here's what to know.

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

More homeowners are staying in their homes longer, building remodeling demand, and the demand for new technology that can ...

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

The bureau recently published a report about home equity investments, and it filed an amicus brief with a court to state its ...

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

The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) steadied at 8.28 percent this week — close to its lowest ...

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

If you face trouble with a home equity contract, you can file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB ...

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 ...