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

You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.

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

If you’re looking for flexible cash to bridge seasonality, land a contract, or fund a strategic pivot, you’ve probably looked into tapping home equity and are wondering whether it’s the right choice.

HELOCs, or home equity lines of credit, give homeowners a way to leverage the growing value of their house for anything from renovations to college tuition — and enjoy 10 years of interest-only ...

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

A reverse mortgage can help eliminate remaining mortgage payments. Paying off an existing home loan with a reverse mortgage ...

If you haven’t built up much home equity yet, a personal loan is another financing option that can help cover the cost of a ...

Lines of credit and credit cards are both forms of revolving credit. You can expect more flexible payment terms with a line of credit, while credit cards tend to offer greater convenience and rewards.

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

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 ...