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 come with appealing tax benefits. But do they apply when using the funds to buy a second home?

Both have unique features that borrowers may want to take advantage of this year. Here's what to consider now.

Projects that increase your home's value are typically eligible for a tax exclusion — but most repairs are not.

Current home equity loan rates are a little bit lower than current HELOC rates. If you're looking to fund a home improvement project or repair, a home equity loan can be an affordable way to do so.

then a home equity loan might be a good option. Forbes Advisor compiled a list of the best home equity loan lenders based on their starting interest rate, average closing time and other factors ...

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

The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) steadied at 8.28 percent this week — close to its lowest level in a year and a half, according to Bankrate’s national survey of lenders ...

Experts with Mosaic Financial explain whether a home equity line of credit is a good idea, and what you need to know before taking that route.

Homeowners can get access to a large sum of cash at a fixed rate by borrowing against their property's value with a home equity loan. Katherine Watt is a CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages ...