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

A home equity loan allows you to access the ownership stake you’ve built in your home to accomplish your financial goals.

"With the belief that rates will hold steady in January and likely edge lower through 2026, a HELOC may position you to take ...

HELOC rates declined considerably in 2025. Here's what's considered to be a good one now, at the start of 2026.

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. A Heloc can ...

Minimal movement in home equity rates in the latest week. The benchmark 5-year $30,000 home equity loan edged down two basis points to 8.13 percent, marking the second week at its lowest level in two ...

The Federal Reserve just did something it hadn’t yet done in 2025: It lowered its benchmark overnight lending rate. While the markets largely expected September’s quarter-point rate cut, it does mark ...

Becoming a homeowner is a major milestone, and the benefits don't end when you cross the threshold. Under the right circumstances, you can use your home as a tool to reach other financial goals. In ...

A Heloc can help you access the equity in your home on an as-needed basis through a revolving line of credit. The best Heloc rates are often offered to those with higher credit scores who meet other ...

Gain the flexibility to use your home’s equity for your financial goals Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side.