Home equity loan and HELOCs rates are based on a benchmark interest rate (the “index”), plus an additional amount set by the ...

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A HELOC can be a smart borrowing tool — but only if used for the right reasons. Here's how to do that this summer.

If you’re a retired homeowner, there’s a good chance that your property is worth far more than you paid for it — and that ...