A home equity loan has important tax benefits that users should remember this filing season. Here's what to know.

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Home equity loan rates have dropped over the last year. Here's what an $80,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

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What is a HELOC? A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a type of second mortgage that homeowners can use to get cash to fund home improvement projects, debt consolidation, or other financial goals.

A simple rule can prevent you from overdoing it with a home equity line of credit: Don't borrow a lot, and don't borrow for ...

Homeownership is harder than ever to achieve. Fortunately, you can leverage your home equity to help your kids become homeowners by taking out a home equity loan.

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a useful and flexible way to unlock your home's equity. Home equity is the difference between the market value and the amount you owe on your home mortgage.

Home equity rates are still down substantially from the highs of this time last year, with HELOCs near a two-year low.