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What’s driving home equity rates today? Home equity rates are driven primarily by two factors — Federal Reserve policy and long-term inflation expectations. The Fed cut rates three times in 2025, ...

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 ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. But a low interest rate isn't the only pro of using a home equity loan ...

Snapdocs and MeridianLink launched an integration allowing lenders to complete digital home equity closings within the MeridianLink Consumer platform. America First Credit Union, one of the early ...

Learn how to get the best rate on a home equity loan Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By Written by ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

A home equity loan allows you to access the ownership stake you've built in your home to accomplish your financial goals. Home equity loans are generally disbursed as a lump sum and repaid in fixed ...

Home equity loan interest rates fell this week to their lowest level in two years, a Wednesday report revealed. The average rate for the benchmark five-year home equity loan is now just 7.99%, ...

Seniors' home equity holdings set a record in the second quarter as property values continue to increase, albeit at a slower pace than earlier this year. Processing Content However, given the ongoing ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. A home ...

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 ...