Splitero reports on equity-sharing agreements as a new way for homeowners to access equity without monthly payments, offering ...

As of October 15, 2025, the average home equity loan rate is 8.13%, according to Bankrate’s regular survey of rates. The ...

Home equity, often overlooked in retirement planning, can be a significant asset when treated like traditional investments ...

As home equity loan rates sit near a two-year low, many homeowners may be wondering about the merits of acting now.

Home equity is at historic highs. If you've faithfully paid your mortgage over the years, you've likely built up quite a bit of it yourself. According to the Federal Reserve, American homeowners are ...

Splitero reports on strategies for managing post-holiday debt, comparing home equity and credit card options to reduce ...

Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline, but is it worth locking one in before the October Fed meeting?

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a financial tool that allows homeowners to leverage the equity in their home.

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 ...

Minimal movement in home equity rates in the latest week. The benchmark 5-year $30,000 home equity loan edged down two basis ...

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Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. A home equity loan allows you to access the ownership stake you've built in your home to accomplish your financial goals. Home ...