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

A home equity loan is usually a fixed-rate lump sum based on the value available in your home. Home equity lines of credit (Helocs) are revolving lines of credit based on your available equity and ...

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

HELOC interest rates just hit a multi-year low. But is this the right home equity product to borrow with right now?

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 ...