AARP report found that 75% of Americans ages 50 and over want to age in place — meaning they’d prefer to stay in their ...

Home equity lines of credit are being pushed hard by banks and lenders, even while delinquencies are on the rise. But why?

As inflation eases in 2025 and the Federal Reserve keeps rates paused, the economic landscape has brought welcome news for ...

Home equity loan and HELOCs rates are based on a benchmark interest rate (the “index”), plus an additional amount set by the ...

A no doc HELOC, or no-documentation home equity line of credit, allows homeowners with nontraditional income to access their ...

However, this does not influence our evaluations. Our opinions are our own. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a form of credit that uses your home equity as collateral. A HELOC can help you ...

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) gives homeowners with at least 15% to 20% equity access to flexible financing. You can tap into that credit line for expenses such as home renovations or to ...

Ashley is a lead editor of mortgages and loans at Forbes Advisor. She graduated from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She began her career ...

Converting your home equity to cash can be a daunting prospect. Here is some background on the options and what to keep in ...

How soon you can pull equity out of your home is not so much about time as it is about the size of your ownership stake. Most ...

Using a HELOC to pay off your mortgage may help you lower your interest rates on your home loan, potentially giving you a ...

Home equity loan amounts range from $5,000 to $500,000, while HELOC line amounts range from $50,000 to $500,000. You must have a minimum credit score of 680 and a debt-to-income ratio of 45% or less.