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 up ...
Is borrowing against your home equity to pay off your mortgage possible, and does it make sense? Here's what you need to know before taking out a home equity loan.
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 ...