How to borrow home equity quickly, according to experts

Speed up your home equity borrowing approval process with these expert-backed suggestions.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Received a low home equity loan appraisal? Take these steps now

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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.
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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.
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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.
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How Dan Bongino Would Run the F.B.I., According to Dan Bongino

The newly appointed deputy director of the F.B.I. has a long history of criticizing the bureau and its leadership. He has promised “dramatic change.”
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Seahawks' 2025 season projection with Sam Darnold, according to the SportsLine Projection Model

With Geno Smith out and Sam Darnold in, the model has crunched the numbers on how the quarterback switch affects the Seahawks' season outlook
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‘You get hooked so quickly!’ How Formula 1: Drive to Survive became the apex of TV documentaries

Netflix’s motor-racing extravaganza is one of the most influential shows of the decade. How did it turn such a tedious sport into such gripping television?. Tennis has Break Point . Rugby union ...
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Private equity is heading for a shake-up, experts say: 'This market actually is a good reset'

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The US economic trump card

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How much student loan borrowers owe in every U.S. state—in one map

Student debt is pretty common. But average balances tend to be higher in certain states.
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Don’t hide cash at home — here’s what you’re risking and what to do instead, experts say

While keeping your money in a secret spot at home can feel safe, it's often not the case. Here's what to know.
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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 ...
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2025 NCAA Tournament bracket expert picks: No. 1 seeds predicted before Selection Sunday show

How our CBS Sports college basketball experts would vote if they were on the selection committee
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Gov't expert on Musk, DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"

In the opening weeks of the Trump administration, drama has been in high gear, thanks in part to Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk, who has moved to quickly eliminate ...
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Hollywood's DEI commitments were slipping even before Trump. Now they're vanishing fast

There's been a slow retreat for years from diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at studios and entertainment companies, experts say.
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3 things HELOC borrowers should watch for now

Both existing and prospective HELOC borrowers should be closely monitoring these three factors right now.
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Harvard expert: Use these 10 virtues to set 'the stage for happiness to find you'

In happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks' newsletter, he explores Aristotle's 10 virtues for happiness. Here's how you can incorporate each virtue in your life.
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Government expert on Elon Musk and DOGE's "slash-and-burn exercise"

Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that ...
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How to earn 3% or more on your checking and savings accounts now

Today's high-rate environment is tough for borrowers, but it can pay off for savers who make a few smart moves.
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How buyers are winning bidding wars in a market where homes are selling for $620,000 over ask

The spring home-buying season could be bruising in this region, where bidding wars are alive and well.
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AI Is Changing Everything. Here’s How to Stand Out as a Thought Leader

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Student loan borrowers confused by suspension of some repayment plans

Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled in repayment plans.
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What HELOC borrowers should look for at this week's Fed meeting

With the Federal Reserve meeting again this week, HELOC borrowers should closely monitor these three items.
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Former Raiders QB Gardner Minshew jumps to AFC West Rival

Gardner Minshew was released by the Raiders after one season and quickly finds a new home with the rival Kansas City Chiefs.
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How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble

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