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Learn what home equity is, how to tap into it, and when to seek other solutions to your financial needs. Know how a home equity line of credit (HELOC) works and how it differs from a home equity loan.

Home Equity
  • Home Equity Loans/HELOC
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Home Equity Loans: What You Need to Know
We shed light on why consumers decide to use this form of debt and whether it is a good alternative to other financing options.
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    The Smartest Ways to Tap Your Home Equity
  • How Do I Calculate How Much Home Equity I Have?
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    Home Equity Loan Definition
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    Tax Loophole Found for Home Equity Loan Interest
  • HELOC
    5 Ways a Home-Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Can Hurt You
  • Defaulting on Home Equity Loans and HELOCs
  • HELOC Fixed-Rate Option Definition
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    5 Reasons Not to Use Your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
  • Options for Refinancing Your HELOC
  • How Do I Pay Off My Credit Card Debt with a Home Equity Loan?
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    Negative Equity Definition
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    Home Equity Definition
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    Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit—HELOC
  • Mortgage Equity Withdrawal
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    Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC: What's the Difference?
  • Is Interest on a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Tax Deductible?
  • Is Taking Out a HELOC Right for You?
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