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Pros and cons of using a home equity loan in emergency in 2025
A home equity loan could provide the funding you need in an emergency in 2025, but there are pros and cons to know.CBS News - 8h -
How much will a $100,000 home equity loan cost monthly in 2025?
Home equity loan rates have steadily declined over the last year. Here's what a $100,000 loan would cost monthly now.CBS News - 1d -
Why you should borrow home equity from a paid-off home
There are some credible reasons to borrow home equity from a paid-off home. Here are three owners should consider.CBS News - 1d -
How is a $50,000 home equity loan different from a $50,000 HELOC?
Both can give you cash, but the right choice depends on a few considerations. Here's what to consider.CBS News - 1d -
AI tools used for child sexual abuse images targeted in Home Office crackdown
UK will be first country to bring in tough new laws to tackle the technology behind the creation of abusive material . Britain is to become the first country to introduce laws tackling the use of ...The Guardian - 3d -
A man stalked a professor for six years. Then he used AI chatbots to lure strangers to her home
James Florence, 36, agreed to plead guilty after using victim’s information to guide chatbots in impersonation. A man from Massachusetts has agreed to plead guilty to a seven-year cyberstalking ...The Guardian - 3d -
Will home equity loan interest rates fall this February?
With the Fed pausing interest rates, prospective borrowers may be contemplating the short-term future of interest rates.CBS News - 4d -
Colombia's president calls for migrants to leave jobs in the US and return home
Colombia’s president is calling on his compatriots working without legal status in the United States to leave their jobs and return home as soon as possibleABC News - 4d -
Can you deduct interest on a home equity loan if you use it to buy a second home?
Home equity loans come with appealing tax benefits. But do they apply when using the funds to buy a second home?CBS News - 5d -
Can you get a home equity loan with no credit check?
With your home as collateral, do you still need a credit check to get a home equity loan? Here's what to know.CBS News - 5d -
Cash-out refinancing vs. home equity loan: What to consider now
The benefits of both have shifted in today's interest rate climate. Here's what potential borrowers should know now.CBS News - 6d -
Home equity loan vs. personal loan: Which will be better for 2025?
Both have unique features that borrowers may want to take advantage of this year. Here's what to consider now.CBS News - 6d -
Which projects qualify for home equity loan tax deductions?
Projects that increase your home's value are typically eligible for a tax exclusion — but most repairs are not.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Can you refinance a home equity loan into a HELOC?
Have a home equity loan? Refinancing to a HELOC right now could reduce your interest rate. Here's what to know.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Home equity loan benefits that could become even better in 2025
These two unique home equity loan benefits could become more pronounced for homeowners this year.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump gives Chinese equities a breather
If the US president takes a more flexible approach, tariffs may end up being used as a bargaining tool rather than end goalFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Should you open a home equity loan before the January Fed meeting?
With home equity loan rates evolving, now may be a smart time for homeowners to act. Here's why.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
US equities gain as tech stocks add to Trump bump
Investors pour money into European equities as fears over tariffs easedFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
HELOCs vs. home equity loans: Which is safer for 2025?
Both HELOCs and home equity loans have unique risks (and safety features) that borrowers should be aware of for 2025.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Can you lose your home with a home equity loan?
You could lose your home if you fail to repay your loan, but there are steps to take that can avoid that scenario.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
3 home equity loan questions borrowers should ask for 2025
Considering a home equity loan in 2025? Start by thinking about the answers to these three critical questions.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Why you should use home equity to pay credit card debt in 2025
A home equity loan could be a smart and effective way to pay down your credit card debt this year. Here's why.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
What's the minimum credit score for a home equity loan in 2025?
A good credit score plays a critical role in the home equity borrowing process. Here's what owners should know for 2025.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Altadena man used garden hoses to help save 7 homes, including his own, from the Eaton Fire
Altadena man used garden hoses to help save 7 homes, including his own, from the Eaton FireNBC News - Jan. 19 -
Do you need an appraisal for a home equity loan?
Considering applying for a home equity loan now? Here's what role an appraisal will play in the process.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
3 smart ways to use your home equity in 2025
Borrowing from your home equity could save you money this year. Here's how.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Home equity loans dos and don'ts to know for 2025
Considering a home equity loan this year? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) do right now.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
2025 NFL playoffs: Why the home team decided to use visitor's locker room in Vikings-Rams NFC wild-card game
This isn't something you see every dayCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
Why you should get a home equity loan for spring projects now
Considering a home equity loan to pay for your planned spring projects? Here's why you should start the process now.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
2 ways to use your home equity in 2025 (and 2 to avoid)
Home equity loans and HELOCs can be valuable financial tools in 2025 if used for these specific reasons.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home in L.A. wildfires: "Your heart just breaks"
Actor Milo Ventimiglia, best known for his roles in "This is Us" and "Gilmore Girls," spoke about losing his home in the L.A.-area wildfires as he and his pregnant wife prepare to welcome their ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Will a home equity loan or HELOC be better this January?
The decision between the two popular home equity borrowing options will depend on these factors now.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
Ventimiglia, a 47-year-old father to be, is among the celebrities affected by the destructive blazes that broke out Tuesday morning.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home in Los Angeles fires
Actor Milo Ventimiglia has revealed his family's Malibu home burnt down in the Los Angeles fires -- an eerie reflection of the tragedy that befell his character on the NBC drama series "This Is ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
What's a good home equity loan interest rate in 2025?
With the interest rate climate changing again, it helps borrowers to know what a good home equity loan rate is now.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Hochul Seeks to Limit Private-Equity Ownership of Homes in New York
Widespread purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors may be contributing to soaring housing prices and low vacancy rates across the country.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Should you refinance your home equity loan in 2025?
For some home equity loan borrowers, now may be the time to pursue a refinance. Here are three signs to look for.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Borrowing home equity in 2025? 3 things to consider first
Borrowing home equity in 2025 could be beneficial for owners, as long as they first account for these three items.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Blackstone joins private equity deal wave in US accounting sector
Acquisition of Citrin Cooperman from New Mountain Capital for $2bn marks a step up in valuationsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Why HELOCs are cheaper than home equity loans now
Both allow you to borrow against your home's equity, but HELOCs offer measurable savings in today's market.CBS News - Jan. 6