You may be able to use a home equity loan to secure a loan to buy — and potentially improve — a plot of land. A home equity loan might offer better terms and interest rates than other financing ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

A home equity loan can be a good option to consolidate debt, as it usually carries lower interest rates and longer terms than other financing options. Advantages of using home equity loans or HELOCs ...

Weddings are meant to be fun, joyous occasions, but the financial aspects of getting married can be stressful. Planning for the big day is also getting more difficult as inflation continues to put ...

Borrowing money against the equity in your home can be an affordable way to finance a project or consolidate debt. Kim Porter is a freelance personal finance writer. She has written about personal ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

Almost one-half of all mortgaged residential property owners were considered equity rich at the end of 2023, according to the U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report from ATTOM, a top collector of ...

Borrowing against your home might make sense in certain situations, such as to finance home improvements, but using your home's equity to invest is always risky and could jeopardize your financial ...

Tapping into home equity can provide substantial funds for home improvements at lower interest rates than personal loans or credit cards. Home equity loans, HELOCs, cash-out refinances and FHA 203(k) ...

College is more expensive than ever, especially with federal cuts to student loan options. If you own your home, you may be considering using your home equity to fund your child's education. Instead ...

Home equity loans let you borrow against the equity you have in a property without having to make changes to the primary mortgage. These loans come with fixed interest rates and predictable monthly ...

Are you drowning in a sea of debt? If your monthly debt payments are out of control and your budget is stretched thin, you may be considering a home equity loan to get much-needed relief. But is it a ...