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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

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What Documents Are Needed for a HELOC?

Applying for a HELOC means providing certain documentation to the lender, including information about your income, assets, and home.

Can I Refinance My HELOC With Another Bank?

Refinancing a HELOC can help you cut costs or avoid hefty monthly payments. You have several options to refinance this type of debt.

Best Banks Offering HELOCs

Not every bank offers home equity lines of credit to borrowers. If you’re considering opening a HELOC, this list shares the best banks...

How to Get a HELOC: 5 Process Steps Simplified

A home equity line of credit allows you to tap into your home equity through...

Wells Fargo Home Equity Loans and HELOCs Suspended in 2025: Review of Best Alternatives

Wells Fargo paused new home equity lines of credit in May 2020. Here are other...

Should I Get a HELOC Just in Case? How and When to Use It as an Emergency Fund

A home equity line of credit can offer access to cash when you need it...

List of Home Equity Companies

Home equity companies offer financial products that let you tap the equity you’ve built in your home. These companies usually don’t set restrictions...

Can I Increase My HELOC Limit?

If you want to increase your HELOC limit, you’ll likely need to refinance. Here’s how that works and who qualifies.

What Is a HELOC Promissory Note?

A home equity line of credit can provide you with flexible access to cash. Before you can get the money, you'll need to...

Citizens Bank Home Equity Review

Citizens Bank offers home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) of up to $2 million to eligible homeowners in 18 states and the District...