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How to Use a HELOC to Pay Off Your Mortgage and When It’s a Good Idea
Tapping into home equity with a HELOC can help you pay off debt or cover big purchases, but you can...
15-min read 2025 Review: U.S. Bank Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit
U.S. Bank offers both home equity loans and lines of credit to eligible homeowners in 28 states, for up to...
11-min read 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.
8-min read 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...
14-min read 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...
9-min read How to Get a HELOC: 5 Process Steps Simplified
A home equity line of credit allows you to tap into your home equity through a revolving credit line. Applying...
8-min read Wells Fargo Home Equity Review
Wells Fargo paused new home equity lines of credit in May 2020. Here are other options for borrowers to tap...
6-min read 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 for emergency situations. Getting a...
12-min read 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...
2-min read 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.
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