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

Discover the key differences between home equity loans and mortgages, including their purposes, stages of use, tax implications, and impact on your home equity.

A home equity loan is also known as a second mortgage. Discover how this consumer loan can allow you to borrow against the ...

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

Whether you’re funding renovations, consolidating debt, or planning for the future, the equity you have in your home can be a powerful financial tool. But what’s the best option for actually ...

Both offer viable ways to borrow $50,000 worth of home equity, but only one has timely benefits worth knowing now.

Both HELOC and home equity loan rates have declined substantially from their 2024 highs. Rates are being driven primarily by ...

Fed rate cuts have helped cut home equity loan costs. Here's how much a $90,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

Reina Marszalek is a staff senior personal finance editor at Buy Side from WSJ. Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side from WSJ Valerie Morris is a staff deputy personal finance editor at Buy ...

Paint samples on a wall of a sun-lit room with remodeling in progress. Whether you’re funding renovations, consolidating debt, or planning for the future, the equity you have in your home can be a ...

With interest rates dropping, a home equity loan of this size is cheaper than it's been in much of the recent past.