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 lenders typically require homeowners to have a minimum of 20% equity, and ...

Want to borrow your home equity without having to alter your low-rate mortgage terms in 2026? Here's how to do it.

Home equity levels are high these days. In fact, the average homeowner currently has over $300,000 of it, according to a recent report. That's equity you can borrow against to make repairs, renovate, ...

Interest rates are elevated, and the cost of living keeps rising, so many homeowners are turning to their property for financial breathing room. Home prices are still high, and most homeowners have ...

HELOCs rose dramatically this week, topping 8%, though still holding close to their lowest level in two years. Meanwhile, the average $30,000 home equity loan was unchanged for the fourth week in a ...

If you’re contemplating tapping your home equity, you’re not alone: Almost 30 percent of homeowners say they would consider borrowing against their residence’s value, according to a new survey from ...