As a result, older homeowners may find that their top options are either a home equity loan or a reverse mortgage. While both ...

Discover the key differences between home equity loans and mortgages, including their purposes, stages of use, tax implications, and impact on your home equity.

The home equity borrowing climate changed in 2025. Here are three smart moves borrowers should consider for 2026.

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Amid an ongoing housing crunch, online lender Rocket Mortgage has started offering bridge loans, a form of short-term financing that enables borrowers to buy their new home before they've sold their ...

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Financing your home's green tech infrastructure with a home equity loan has plenty of benefits, as long as you're aware of the risks. Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance ...

ATLANTA - If you hope to be a first-time home buyer, you might feel discouraged: prices keep rising, interest rates are doubled, and the supply of homes is still very limited. The American Dream seems ...

Lars Peterson joined Investopedia in 2023 as a senior editor of financial product reviews with a focus on personal loans, credit cards, mortgages, and other financial products and services. Lars has ...

For most people, purchasing an investment property to rent or sell for a profit means first securing a loan. Most traditional mortgages stipulate that the owner occupy the purchased property, which ...