If you’re contemplating tapping your home equity, you’re not alone: Almost 30% of homeowners say they would consider ...

As of July 9, 2025, the average home equity loan rate is 8.26%, according to Bankrate’s regular survey of rates. The average ...

Rates for 30-year refinancing loans dropped for a second consecutive day Thursday, pushing the average below the 7% mark for the first time in a week. With a 1 basis point decrease, the new 6.99% ...

F or the vast majority of homeowners, there's currently little financial incentive to refinance their mortgages. So far in 2025, average mortgage rates have remained elevated, consistently hovering ...

Submitting a mortgage application can lead some consumers to receive harassing phone calls from lenders — but new legislation ...

Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate fell. Even a slightly lower interest rate can save you money on your home loan.

When you start collecting Social Security, any change in finances can be scary. But selling your house doesn't have to be, if ...

A home equity agreement is a contract between a homeowner and an investor who provides immediate funding in exchange for a stake in the home's equity.

My mother never had substantial savings, investments or anything of value other than her house. It was her wish to pass on ...

Imagine accessing the wealth tied up in your home and putting it to work for you. That’s exactly what a cash-out refinance enables you to do.

Interest rate increases hit homeowners where it hurts most – their monthly budget. While Federal Reserve decisions might seem ...