If you’re happy with your mortgage rate but want to tap into your home’s equity, consider how the Federal Reserve’s next ...

The best reason to refinance a home equity loan is if interest rates have dropped since you borrowed the first time. Just be sure to consider your timeline for staying in the home, be aware of any ...

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage rose for the second week in a row, another setback for the U.S. housing market, which is mired in a sales slump as affordability constraints shut out prospe ...

With June's inflation reading coming in hotter than the month prior, the Fed is under renewed pressure to maintain its ...

If you're thinking about tapping your home's equity, make sure you understand what could happen with rates soon.

If nothing else, home equity contracts are expensive, even compared to other home-secured finance options. They may require ...

As of July 9, 2025, the average home equity loan rate is 8.26%, according to Bankrate’s regular survey of rates. The average ...