"The fastest way to access home equity is to prepare before you need it," emphasizes Joe Perveiler, senior vice president and ...

Many HELOC application problems can be avoided by gaining a full understanding of your finances, thoroughly researching application requirements and preparing all the necessary documents before ...

There's a compelling case to be made for borrowing with a HELOC this March. Here's what homeowners should know now.

With a fixed-rate HELOC, you have the option to fix the rate on some or all your balance during the loan's term. There may be limits on how many times you can fix your rate or how many fixes can ...

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 ...

Home equity borrowing has been a top option for many Americans over the last few years, buoyed by rising home values, higher interest rates on other types of debt and financial necessity.