Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

When you own a home, understanding your home equity is crucial, as it contributes to your net worth and borrowing ability. Simply put, home equity is the value of your home minus your mortgage debt.

Splitero reports on equity-sharing agreements as a new way for homeowners to access equity without monthly payments, offering ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. If ...

Falling rates make tapping into home equity tempting. Here’s when a HELOC or home equity loan makes the smarter play.

Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed-rate refinance mortgage average rate is 5.36%. For 20-year mortgage refinances, ...