Considering a home equity loan now

HELOCs vs. home equity loans: Everything to consider right now

Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan is your best recourse? Here's everything homeowners should consider now.

Considering a home equity loan now? Why you should open one before the end of 2024

There's a major advantage to opening a home equity loan before December 31 that borrowers should know.

Is a $100,000 home equity loan worth it?

A $100,000 home equity loan could be worth opening for a wide swath of homeowners. Here's why.

How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates are cut?

As interest rates fall, home equity loans become cheaper. Here's what a $200,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

How much does a $15,000 home equity loan cost monthly now that rates were cut?

A home equity loan for $15,000 comes with inexpensive monthly payments now. Here's what to know.

How much does a $30,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates were cut?

A $30,000 home equity loan comes with inexpensive monthly payments now that interest rates have been reduced.

Home equity loan dos and don'ts to know this November

Want to borrow from your home equity this November? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do now.

Will a HELOC or home equity loan be better this November?

Not sure if a HELOC or home equity loan will be better for you this November? Here's what to consider now.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

Will home equity loan interest rates fall in November?

Waiting for a chance to tap into your home equity at an affordable rate? Here's where rates could head in November.

What to know before refinancing your home equity loan

As interest rates drop, borrowers may want to refinance their home equity loan. Here's what they should know first.

Why home equity loan lending is rising (and what to do about it)

More and more borrowers are turning to home equity loans this year. Here's why you may want to pursue one, too.

Why a HELOC is better than a home equity loan going into November

With another interest rate cut looming for November, here's why homeowners should consider a HELOC now.

When will home equity loan interest rates fall again?

Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline. But when, precisely, will they fall again? Here's what to know.

What causes home equity loan interest rates to drop? And will they keep falling?

Home equity rates have dropped since the Fed's last meeting. Here's what they could do in the future, experts say.

Is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan better for seniors? Experts weigh in

Seniors have a few options for tapping into their home's equity, but certain options may be better than others.

How to get a low home equity loan rate this November

There are multiple ways borrowers can secure a low home equity loan interest rate this November. Here are three.

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates could fall, but they might not be worth waiting for. Here's everything to know.

How far will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Home equity loans could decline in November, but that isn't the only feasible possibility, experts say.

Should you use your home equity now? Experts weigh in

Tapping into your home equity now could be smart, but it depends on your situation. Here's what some experts suggest.

2 cheap ways to borrow $100,000 worth of home equity right now

Need to borrow $100,000 from your home equity? Here are two of the cheapest ways to do so right now.

What will happen to home equity loan rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Another Fed rate cut is expected this week. Here's what that could mean for home equity loan rates.

Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity

Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Why home equity borrowers shouldn't wait for the November rate cut

If you need to access your home equity consider acting now, before a potential November rate cut. Here's why.

3 smart ways to use your home equity this November

Considering borrowing from your home equity now? Here are three smart ways to use it this November.

3 smart home equity borrowing moves to make this November

Considering tapping into your home equity this November? Here are three smart borrowing moves to know now.

How to get equity out of your home with refinance rates high again

Mortgage refinance rates are high again. Here are two other effective ways to access your home equity right now.

Biden administration has now canceled loans for more than 1 million public workers

A student loan cancellation program for public service workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans — up from just 7,000 who were approved before it was updated by the Biden ...

Boomers beware: Tapping home equity to pay for long-term care carries serious risks

Long-term care “will force people to deplete many of their assets.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Buying a home? Here are some key steps to consider from top-ranked advisors

If you plan to buy a home, you need to take proper steps to prepare for the purchase. Here's how to get there and what to consider, according to experts.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Susan B. Anthony Was Arrested for Voting. Now Her Home Is a Poll Site.

The home in Rochester, N.Y., now a museum celebrating the women’s suffrage movement, is serving as a polling place for early voters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Helen Mirren’s L.A. home has a star-studded history; she just relisted it for the third time, now for $15 million

Mirren bought the estate in the 1980s. Hollywood history buffs will be intrigued to learn of the property’s background.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was coming down all through August and touched its most recent low of 6.11% on Sept. 11.

Business - CNBC - October 30

We've collected 6,000 bricks - now we need to find them a new home

Two Scots who own the biggest brick collection in the UK are looking for a museum to house all 6,000 of them.

Tourists visiting Lake Como can now take home a unique souvenir: Canned air

There's a new item tourists to Italy's Lake Como can take home that is turning heads and raising eyebrows: sealed cans of "air.”

US finalises $20bn loan to Ukraine

Treasury officials say at least half of the funds could be delivered to Kyiv before end of year

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Cowboys' Jones: Not considering coach change

Jerry Jones said he is standing by coach Mike McCarthy, even after experiencing the largest home loss of his time as Cowboys owner and general manager on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Carried interest: private equity’s tax break

The lower-taxed performance fee has helped buyout firms’ executives amass personal fortunes

Business - Financial Times - October 27

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