Home equity loan interest rates declined in 2025. Here's what can be considered to be a "good" loan rate in 2026.

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac ...

While affordability and a fixed rate in an unpredictable rate climate are both key benefits of a home equity loan now, there ...

For many households today, the binding constraint is not long-term affordability — it is short-term cash flow.

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.05% APR, according to rates provided to ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance slipped to 6.2% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates ...

In the quarter through December, total assets on the Bank of Japan balance sheet fell by ¥18.0 trillion (-$115 billion) from the prior quarter and by ¥70.2 trillion year-over-year, according to the ...

Property experts say that upsizing is becoming more difficult for prospective second-time buyers because of slower property ...

Discover what a first mortgage is, its importance as a primary lien, key requirements, and tax benefits. Learn how it compares with a second mortgage and explore real-life examples.

A huge jump in HELOC rates to start the new year. The $30,000 home equity line of soared 59 basis points to 8.22%, as a major ...

TL;DR: Mortgage rates rose a bit today, but not enough to break your homebuying budget. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...