You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.

Is a Home Equity Line of Credit a Good Idea? A home equity line of credit (HELOC) may be a good idea depending on your circumstances and purpose for applying. By taking out a HELOC, you are putting ...

Many homeowners are reassessing their borrowing options as market conditions continue to shift in the second half of 2025. While home values have climbed nationwide to a record high median of $396,000 ...

Will home equity loan interest rates continue to decline this month? Here's what some experts are forecasting.

Reina Marszalek is a staff senior personal finance editor at Buy Side from WSJ. Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side from WSJ Valerie Morris is a staff deputy personal finance editor at Buy ...