Pay Off Credit Cards With a HELOC: Risks and Rewards
Credit card interest rates are trending over 21%, versus a 9% average for HELOCs. Does it make sense to use home equity to consolidate credit cards?
March 13, 2024 4 MIN
Credit card interest rates are trending over 21%, versus a 9% average for HELOCs. Does it make sense to use home equity to consolidate credit cards?
Anyone who got a HELOC before 2022 has seen their rate increase dramatically. How high can HELOC rates rise from here?
Most HELOC holders don’t realize their lender can legally “freeze” their HELOC. What to do next.
One of the biggest advantages to HELOCs is that the borrower often pays low or no closing costs. But not all lenders will waive your fees.
Those who want to protect their financial futures as they age may have both HELOCs and reverse mortgages as options. Which is better?
If rates drop or you need cash out, here's how to refinance your manufactured home loan.
Can you use a HELOC for the down payment on your next home, avoiding a non-contingent offer?
HELOCs come with two phases. Knowing how each one works is key to taking full advantage of this financial tool.
You may save yourself a major headache by refinancing before you retire...or not at all.
Why would someone want to pay money out-of-pocket when they refinance? There are quite a few advantages.
