You can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.

Home equity is the portion of a house that the homeowner holds outright — the difference between the house's value and the total amount they owe on the home. As their equity increases, homeowners can ...

There are several ways homeowners can secure low home equity borrowing rates, especially now that rates are being cut.

The good news? You don’t have to sell your home to access that wealth. Home equity loans can transform your home’s value on paper into real cash you can actually use. Sign up for the BestReviews ...

Your home is likely among your biggest financial assets. And if you’re entering retirement, it may also be more space (and expense) than you need. Many retirees choose to downsize — selling a larger ...

So, if you're planning to apply for a home equity loan this October, it's important to understand what lenders are looking ...

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Reina Marszalek is a staff senior personal finance editor at Buy Side from WSJ. Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side from WSJ Valerie Morris is a staff deputy personal finance editor at Buy ...