A simple rule can prevent you from overdoing it with a home equity line of credit: Don't borrow a lot, and don't borrow for ...

Mortgage rates are unlikely to see major drops any time soon, as economic markets wait to see what comes of the Trump ...

On January 17, the CFPB published a blog post highlighting the resurgence of “zombie” second mortgages — instances where homeowners thought ...

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There are also HomeSafe Second, a second-lien mortgage for up to $1 million that leaves your primary mortgage intact, and EquityAvail, a hybrid forward-reverse loan with reduced monthly mortgage ...

What is a home equity loan? A home equity loan is a type of second mortgage that lets you borrow from the equity you have in your home. Home equity loans work by leveraging the wealth you've built ...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%, little ...