Why you should lock in a home equity loan rate this February

• 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 - 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 - 6d

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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