With your home as collateral, do you still need a credit check to get a home equity loan? Here's what to know.

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

The benefits of both have shifted in today's interest rate climate. Here's what potential borrowers should know now.

Have a home equity loan? Refinancing to a HELOC right now could reduce your interest rate. Here's what to know.

An expanding HELOC market may create more competition for credit card issuers and alternative lenders. We sat down with ...

You don't have to currently have a mortgage in order to take out a home equity loan. Since you own your home outright, you ...

If you're having trouble managing credit card balances, consider consolidating your debt to save time and money.

The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) steadied at 8.28 percent this week — close to its lowest ...

Experts recommend keeping HELOC borrowing small and short-term to avoid higher payments from rising rates. Consider ...

For homeowners looking to tap record amounts of home equity, the good news could well be ongoing. Bankrate Chief Financial ...

Moving to a smaller home is one way to save money on housing in retirement. Smaller homes are generally less expensive and ...