A HELOC can be a flexible, low-cost borrowing option for homeowners, but is it the best way to borrow money now?

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

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 is also known as a second mortgage. Discover how this consumer loan can allow you to borrow against the ...

As a result, older homeowners may find that their top options are either a home equity loan or a reverse mortgage. While both ...

Recent Fed rate cuts have made home equity loans less expensive. Here's how much a $70,000 loan costs monthly now.

Becoming a homeowner is a major milestone, and the benefits don’t end when you cross the threshold. Under the right circumstances, you can use your home as a tool to reach other financial goals. In ...

Discover the benefits and risks of using a home equity loan to pay off your mortgage. Explore strategies to lower payments and manage potential pitfalls.

Reina Marszalek is a staff senior personal finance editor at Buy Side from WSJ. Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side from WSJ Valerie Morris is a staff deputy personal finance editor at Buy ...