Reverse mortgages, home equity loans, and HELOCs are all ways homeowners can tap into the value of their homes for cash.  That means the financing for these loans is secured by the home, so rates are ...

Living on a fixed income can feel especially challenging during periods of economic uncertainty. Case in point? Despite inflation easing to 2.7% in November — down from this year's peak of 3%, ...

Rocket Mortgage (formerly Quicken Loans) is the largest home lender in America, both in terms of dollars lent and number of mortgage originations. It offers cash-out refinancing and traditional home ...

When a HELoan or HELOC makes sense, what to keep in mind before borrowing and other financing options available for upgrading or renovating your home.

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...

Shared equity or shared appreciation loans charge no interest and require no payments. However, they're not exactly a free lunch. These loans provide you with money today in exchange for a percentage ...

Struggling with job loss? Discover ways to use home equity, including mortgages and shared equity deals, to ease financial stress. TNS Homeowners who are in danger of losing their jobs — or who have ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. A home ...

For the first time since June, HELOCs and home equity loans moved south. The average rate on a $30,000 home equity line of credit (HELOC) dipped one basis point to 8.26 percent, while the $30,000 home ...