Refinancing can be a valuable way for homeowners to borrow home equity, but it should be avoided in 2026. Here's why.

Home equity loans and lines of credit allow homeowners to tap into the increased value of their homes.

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

HighTechLending’s new second-lien EquitySelect lets homeowners tap equity with flexible payments, no refinancing and a 650 ...

How does a home equity loan work? First, it’s important to understand that the term home equity loan is simply a catchall for the different ways the equity in your home can be used to access cash. The ...

Home equity loan interest rates just fell again. Here's how much a $60,000 home equity loan will cost monthly now.

Yes, you can refinance both home equity loans (HELoans) and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) — and if you borrowed during the 2023 rate spike, now might be the time to look into it. Home equity ...

Is a home equity loan right for you? You’ve been faithfully paying your mortgage for decades, watching your home’s value climb while your loan balance shrinks. Now that you’re approaching or already ...

Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.34%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the ...

Helocs offer more flexibility, but personal loans have looser eligibility requirements ...