Becoming a homeowner is a major milestone, and the benefits don't end when you cross the threshold. Under the right circumstances, you can use your home as a tool to reach other financial goals. In ...

Aven and Figure are two fintech lenders changing how people tap into their home equity, each with a distinct product. Both ...

Homeowners in need of some extra financial support may be considering their home equity options this October. And it's easy to understand why. According to a report released in the summer, home equity ...

It's important to consider a few different factors when deciding between a home equity loan and a HELOC.

How does a home equity loan work? First, it’s important to understand that the term home equity loan is simply a catchall for the different ways the equity in your home can be used to access cash. The ...

Caroline Basile is Forbes Advisor’s student loans and mortgages deputy editor. With experience in both the mortgage industry and as a journalist, she was previously an editor with HousingWire, where ...

With home prices climbing steadily over the last few years, today's homeowners are sitting on record-high levels of tappable ...

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