U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record $34.5 trillion in home equity, and more are tapping that mountain of accessible assets. Home equity available to homeowners has risen by $600 million since the ...

No-appraisal home equity loans can be processed faster than those that require an in-person assessment.

Home equity loan rates stayed put as the nation moves into mid-summer. The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) was unchanged at 8.27 percent for the fourth straight week, ...

Recent swings in the stock market, inflation that remains above where the Federal Reserve would like it to be and an overall sense of uncertainty about the economy's health have left many Americans ...

Homeowners in need of some extra financial support may be considering their home equity options this October. And it's easy to understand why. According to a report released in the summer, home equity ...

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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 ...

* Sample rates and APRs are subject to change. All information provided here is accurate as of December 31, 2025, and may change at any moment. One of the biggest perks of owning a home is the equity ...

Founded in 1938, Third Federal Savings and Loan offers home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) with a variety of terms, providing homeowners with flexible financing at affordable ...

Home equity loans are a financial tool that allows homeowners to leverage the equity they’ve built in their homes for different purposes, including home improvements, debt consolidation or funding ...

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Borrowing against your home might make sense in certain situations, such as to finance home improvements, but using your home's equity to invest is always risky and could jeopardize your financial ...