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What Can I Use a HELOC For? 24 Best and Worst HELOC Strategies
A home equity line of credit can be a flexible way to borrow. Some of the best uses for a...
15-min read The Best Credit Unions Offering HELOCs Based on 2025 Rates, Terms, and Features
Many credit unions offer HELOCs. Use this guide to determine the best credit union HELOC for your financial needs.
11-min read 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 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 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...
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