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

A home equity loan is usually in the form of a fixed-rate lump sum based on your home’s available value. Home equity lines of credit (Helocs) are revolving lines of credit based on your available ...

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.

If you're hit with a surprise expense and have equity in your home, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be more favorable than other types of loans or credit cards, especially right now. HELOC ...

A downward trend in the home equity borrowing interest rate climate has reversed course in recent weeks, with rates on both home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) stalling.

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

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 ...

Historically, homeowners have tapped into home equity for a variety of reasons: making home improvements, funding higher ...

U.S. homeowners tapped nearly $25 billion in home equity through second-lien mortgages during the first quarter of 2025 — the largest volume for this period in 17 years, according to the ICE Mortgage ...

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 ...