Home Equity
Find out what home equity is and how to use it, plus news, advice and tools on home equity loans and HELOCs.
Home equity basics
It’s the portion of your home you own outright. Its uses are almost endless.
How to estimate your ownership stake, and how much of it you can borrow.
Everything you need to know about HELOC and home equity loan requirements in 2024.
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Home equity tools & resources
Bankrate's suite of tools and articles are designed to help you effortlessly learn about your home equity, connect with reputable lenders, compare offers for HELOCs and home equity loans, and more.
Finding a lender
Here’s where you can get a home equity loan today
HELOC vs. home equity loan
How does each work, and which would be best for you?
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News highlights
The latest
If you’re looking to borrow money, you’re probably benefiting from this law.
It’s like applying for a mortgage. Only a tad tougher.
You can benefit, but beware: The bar is high, for both you and your home.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to boost your property’s worth.
Five reasons why these tempting arrangements might not be so ideal.
They’re courting new borrowers with innovative features and looser criteria.
They all let you tap your ownership stake, but they differ significantly in a lot of ways.
Here are 7 ways to take advantage of your largest asset as you age.
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