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

While both of these products offer unique benefits to homeowners, they may not be right for everyone. Here's why each could ...

With the devastating Palisades Fire still smoldering in California, Lisa Pelton and some of her neighbors in Mandeville ...

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 ...

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

Start by seeing how much you could borrow with a HELOC here now. Is a HELOC better than a credit card in 2025? While every ...

See how we rate mortgages to write unbiased product reviews. HELOC rates are a little higher than current mortgage rates, but they could still allow a homeowner to save money on borrowing for ...

Ashley is a lead editor of mortgages and loans at Forbes Advisor. She graduated from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She began her career ...

The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) steadied at 8.28 percent this week — close to its lowest level in a year and a half, according to Bankrate’s national survey of ...

Two potential options are home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs. a personal loan. A HELOC uses your home as collateral, while a personal loan is usually unsecured. As a homeowner and personal ...