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Home equity levels are near record highs. Here are 5 ways to access it.
CBS News· 3 days agoThanks to a mix of sustained demand and low inventory levels, the average homeowner has experienced...
Should you use home equity to pay medical bills? Experts weigh in
CBS News· 14 hours agoRight now, many Americans are pinching pennies due to elevated inflation and high interest rates....
Should retirees use their homes to pay bills?
Bankrate via AOL· 1 day agoHome equity loans/lines of credit A home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) are two of the most common options. While they’re similar,...
Why home equity borrowing is cheaper than other options
CBS News· 7 days agoHome equity borrowing is significantly cheaper than some other popular credit options. Here's why.
How much is a down payment on a house?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 day agoYou can tap your home equity through a cash-out refinance, home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) to borrow money against the value of...
Why Your High Home Equity Might Be Hard to Tap. 6 Ways To Access That Money
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 6 days agoThe good news for homeowners in 2024 is that home equity is at a record high in the US. The bad...
Deep in debt? Personal finance experts offer some solutions.
Consumer Affairs· 7 days agoThe rise in inflation since 2022 has pushed millions of Americans deeper into debt. With two years...
Mortgage Rates Fall as a Rush of Fresh Listings Hit the Market
San Francisco Chronicle· 5 days agoMortgage rates dipped further this week, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan falling from 6.99% last week to 6.95% for the week ending June ...
Untapped Home Equity Offers Financial Flexibility
The Bulletin· 4 days agoThe cost of borrowing has risen sharply in recent years, so when it comes to tackling a big expense, it’s important to know about the options. For...
Should I go into debt to fix up my home? High interest rates put owners in a bind
USA Today· 22 hours agoOne in 5 homeowners has taken on debt to cover maintenance and other “hidden costs” of...