With your home as collateral, do you still need a credit check to get a home equity loan? Here's what to know.

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

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kate_sept2004 / Getty Images A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a line of credit that uses the equity you have in your home as collateral. The amount of credit available to you depends on the ...

Have a home equity loan? Refinancing to a HELOC right now could reduce your interest rate. Here's what to know.

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Home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, usually come with variable rates where the rate changes periodically. Because home equity loans are a type of secured debt, they often have lower rates than ...

For homeowners looking to tap record amounts of home equity, the good news could well be ongoing. Bankrate Chief Financial ...