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Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in
HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.CBS News - 1d -
What are today's home equity loan and HELOC interest rates?
If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.CBS News - 7h -
Received a low home equity loan appraisal? Take these steps now
Experts recommend taking certain steps after getting a lower-than-expected home equity loan appraisal.CBS News - 1d -
How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?
Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.CBS News - 5d -
Is a $100,000 home equity loan a good idea now?
For some homeowners, a $100,000 home equity loan offers an advantageous way to borrow a large sum now. Here's why.CBS News - 4d -
$200,000 home equity loan vs. $200,000 HELOC: What to consider now
Before you tap into $200K (or more) of your home's equity, make sure you consider these important factors.CBS News - 22h -
Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity
If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.CBS News - 3h -
Can you get a home equity loan that's larger than your equity?
Most lenders will limit your loan to a percentage of your home equity, but that's not always a set rule.CBS News - 3h -
Is a home equity loan smart in today's economy?
A home equity loan could be the smart way to borrow a large sum of money in today's unique economy. Here's why.CBS News - 6d -
HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives
HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.CBS News - 4d -
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?
With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How to get equity out of your home without refinancing this spring
Want to borrow home equity without having to give up your low mortgage rate? Here's how to do so this spring.CBS News - 6d -
3 tips for getting the best HELOC rate this March
HELOC interest rates are on a steep decline. Here are three ways to get a great rate right now.CBS News - 5d -
When you should get a home equity loan from a different lender
Should you use a new lender to get your home equity loan? Here's when it may be worth doing.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month in 2025?
What kind of monthly payment would you make on a $200,000 HELOC at today's rates? Find out here.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
3 simple (but important) home equity decisions to make right now
Tapping into your home equity can be a smart way to borrow, but there are some decisions to make first.CBS News - 5d -
Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected
The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 6d -
Is it worth it to get a HELOC rate lock? What the experts say
A HELOC rate lock can provide predictable payments — but may only be worth it in certain cases.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
3 things HELOC borrowers should watch for now
Both existing and prospective HELOC borrowers should be closely monitoring these three factors right now.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target
The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.CNBC - 6d -
Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors
New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Bringing Astronauts Home
We explain why two astronauts were stuck in orbit for so long.The New York Times - 4d -
Newcastle celebrations are not over the top – this is why it means so much
If you do not understand what winning the Carabao Cup final means to Newcastle United, if you cannot appreciate what this moment has unleashed in a football obsessed city, maybe this is not the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to borrow home equity quickly, according to experts
Speed up your home equity borrowing approval process with these expert-backed suggestions.CBS News - 1d -
Why Trump’s war on DEI is so diabolical
Trump and his allies have flaunted their support for far-right movements at home and abroad. We cannot allow them to succeed.The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Why hospitals are increasingly treating patients at home
There are more than 380 approved hospital-at-home programs in 39 states, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In overcrowded hospitals, the programs can help free up needed ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
‘It’s so exciting to be in on this’: why Chelsea owners bought into the Hundred
Jonathan Goldstein, who with Todd Boehly spent £40m to buy half of Trent Rockets, says English cricket has been ‘significantly underexploited’ until now. As a man who has negotiated with Roman ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Why it’s harder for Generation X to save for retirement than it was for baby boomers
The next generation of retirees isn’t feeling so confident about the futureMarketWatch - 6d -
Oracle shares turn lower as quarterly revenue miss overshadows cloud deals
Oracle Corp. shares fell in after-hours trading Monday, shaking off an initial gain as investors digested the software giant’s disappointing quarterly revenue, much of it from a cloud-services ...MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
3 smart ways to use your home equity this spring, according to experts
Your equity can be borrowed against for nearly any purpose, but there are some smart ways to use it this spring.CBS News - 3d -
2025 NFL Draft: Cam Ward is much more than the top QB of a weak class. Here's why
There's a lot to like about Ward's game, and Nate Tice thinks it would slot him favorably in 2024's lauded draft class. But can you win *because* of Ward in the NFL?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
What are wheat pennies, and why are they sometimes worth thousands?
Sometimes, a penny may be worth much, much more than the one cent it was intended to be.The Hill - 2d -
Egg prices are falling, with a dozen now less than $5
After surging for much of the year, egg prices have declined sharply over the past week as consumers pulled back on purchases, allowing supplies to resettle at more normal volumes.NBC News - 4d -
Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India
Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantraFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Best seat in the house: writer Geoff Dyer on why sitting in a corner is so satisfying
The author always sits in the corner of a room but doesn’t understand why. Do some people crave the solace of the corner more than others? He finds clues to the compulsion in his upbringing – and ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.CBS News - 6d -
I fled our $2.2M home due to domestic abuse. I’m on the loan, but we’re both on the title. My husband won’t sell. What now?
“He contributed a $1 million down payment. I mortgaged the rest in my name.”MarketWatch - Mar. 9 -
How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Cost?
A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.The New York Times - 4d -
Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - 6d -
More than a quarter of UK care visas went to ‘rogue’ employers, Home Office admits
Many of those arriving found they were underpaid, mistreated or not given as much work as they had been offeredFinancial Times - 6d