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Home Equity

Compare our top picks for the best home equity loans & HELOCS and learn more about how home equity works & how you can use it.

Ways to access the equity in your home

If you have sufficient equity in your home, you can use it to access cash. Your home acts as collateral for these loans or agreements.

Home equity reviews

Several companies allow you to access the equity in your home. Before moving forward with any company, it’s important that you review what it offers to ensure it offers you the best terms.

Other home equity resources

Latest on home equity:

SECU HELOC Review 2025: A Niche Option With Major Drawbacks

SECU HELOCs are available to eligible members and offer lines of credit for up to...

Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Home Equity Review

We reviewed Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU), a Texas-based lender offering home equity loans and...

HELOC Close-Out Letters: How to Cancel Your Line of Credit

Closing a home equity line of credit may be automatic if you've paid off the...

What Is the Maturity Date on a HELOC? What to Know As You Transition Into Repayment

A home equity line of credit can offer flexible access to funds. Understanding the maturity...

How Blockchain Is Shaping the Future of HELOCs

HELOCs powered by blockchain can benefit borrowers and lenders with lower costs and faster timelines.

Central Pacific Bank Home Equity Review

Central Pacific Bank offers a home equity line of credit for homeowners in Hawaii. We researched interest rates, terms, pros and cons, and...

Utah Community Credit Union Home Equity Review

Utah Community Credit Union offers a home equity line of credit to homeowners in certain...

BMO (formerly Bank of the West) 2025 Home Equity Review

Homeowners in 19 states can use a Bank of the West HELOC to borrow as...

What Is a HELOC Freeze Letter? Why You Could Get One and What to Do About It

If your lender freezes your HELOC to keep you from withdrawing more cash, you’ll get...

What Is a HELOC Statement?

A home equity line of credit can be a convenient way to borrow. Your HELOC statement can help you to keep track of...