A $50,000 home equity loan comes with very different costs than a $50,000 personal loan this June.

Interest rates on both home equity products are virtually identical now, but they may not remain so for much longer.

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 ...

The average rate on the $30,000 home equity loan rose one basis point to 8.26 percent. While HELOC rates have increased since the spring, home equity loan rates remain near their 2025 lows.

FINRA has seen an increase in reporting of fraudulent schemes involving home loans taken out for investment purposes. Lenders offer different ways for homeowners to borrow money against the equity ...

If you’re contemplating tapping your home equity, you’re not alone: Almost 30% of homeowners say they would consider borrowing against their residence’s value, according to a new survey from ...

Lenders are rethinking traditional appraisal defaults in home equity lending as faster, data-driven alternatives offer speed, savings, and regulatory compliance.

Learn what 1,000 homeowners nationwide have to say about the top home insurance companies in the industry.

New Home Co. has completed its acquisition of Landsea Homes, creating a top-25 U.S. homebuilder based on new homes sold in 2024.

Explore federal Direct Loans in 2025, including types, eligibility, interest rates and repayment options to finance your education wisely.

Crypto is gaining traction in the housing market as home sales have stagnated, leaving many unable to sell or buy a home or tap into their home’s equity through loans.