Home equity lines of credit are being pushed hard by banks and lenders, even while delinquencies are on the rise. But why?

A HELOC can be a smart borrowing tool — but only if used for the right reasons. Here's how to do that this summer.

A reverse mortgage is ideal for seniors who may have limited financial resources, as no payment is required. So if you have ...

Home equity loan and HELOCs rates are based on a benchmark interest rate (the “index”), plus an additional amount set by the ...

Founded in 2018 by SoFi's Mike Cagney, fin-tech startup Figure is one of the largest providers of home equity lines of credit ...

Lenders tend to offer differing rates for home equity loans and HELOCs — and there are a few drivers behind that trend. . As ...

Borrowers can pay off a HELOC early at any time during the draw period or repayment period. Paying off a HELOC is not the ...

Start by seeing what HELOC rate you could qualify for here now. How have HELOC interest rates changed in 2025? To appreciate ...

A HELOC draw period is the number of years you can withdraw funds from your home equity line of credit. During this time, you ...

Ashley is a lead editor of mortgages and loans at Forbes Advisor. She graduated from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s in English with an emphasis in creative writing. She began her career ...

MBA panelists highlighted the chance for loan officers to originate more HELOCs and other second-lien mortgages as the ...

If you’re a retired homeowner, there’s a good chance that your property is worth far more than you paid for it. But is a ...