Is a $100,000 home equity loan a good idea now?

• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?

  Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.
  
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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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• 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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