Homeowners choose to refinance their homes to lower interest payments, access home equity, change the type of mortgage or eliminate private mortgage insurance.

Real estate sites use public information like tax assessments, comparable sales and listing services to estimate your home’s value. You can use this estimate to help access your home equity.

Many parts of the country (and the world) are experiencing a brutal heat wave right now. We have some tips to stay cool without air conditioning.

Planning to consolidate unsecured debt, pay tuition or renovate your home? Here are four reasons to help you find out when to start using your home’s equity.

Curious if you can use home equity for home improvements? Here are a few tips to help you improve your home's value with a home equity agreement.

To help your parents retire and age in place, you need to learn about their current retirement plans and savings, financial health and lifestyle expectations.

Homeowners needing to tap into their home equity should consider the variety of options available to them before taking out a loan.

Get a greater understanding of what equity is in the context of homeownership, its benefits, and how you can access it through a home equity agreement.

Understanding home loan terms can help you make informed decisions if you’re thinking about tapping into home equity with a loan.

We’ll show you how to use home equity to pay off credit card debt, with several options for success.

Home equity can be used to finish your basement, and for other upgrades. Which is the best way to fund the project?

Is now a good time to do a cash-out refinance? We have the latest numbers and strategies.