While HELOC interest rates have ticked up in recent weeks, there are still smart ways to get a rate below 8% now.

If used strategically, a HELOC could be a major boost for homeowners in today's unpredictable economy. Here's how.

HELOC interest rates have declined multiple times in the opening months of 2025. Here's when they could fall again.

There are several ways for homeowners to tap into the equity they’ve built in their properties. One option is a home equity ...

With HELOC rates down around two points from where they were in 2024, experts recommend making these four moves now.

Even though HELOCs have recorded two straight weeks of gains, they are still at their lowest level in two years. And consumer ...

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 ...

The pandemic-era housing boom swelled Americans' home equity to record levels. Tapping into that could prop up the consumer ...

A split decision for home equity rates in the latest week. After falling for six consecutive weeks, HELOCs rose to 8 percent.

With a home equity line of credit (or HELOC), you can borrow against the equity you have in your house to access a revolving line of credit that can be used for ongoing home renovations ...

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While your home equity shouldn’t be the first place you go to cover a cash shortfall, a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a useful resource in a short-term financial crisis. How to know ...