Is borrowing against your home equity to pay off your mortgage possible, and does it make sense? Here's what you need to know before taking out a home equity loan.

I am responding to Kevin Tice’s recent letter on equity. Tice wrote: “The concept of equity is literally discrimination whereby one group is favored and treated differently than another group.” Here ...

Money explains what is a home equity loan.

When you own a home, understanding your home equity is crucial, as it contributes to your net worth and borrowing ability. Simply put, home equity is the value of your home minus your mortgage debt.

E quity has become a familiar term on American college campuses in recent years, as well as a flash point in the nation’s culture wars. Centers for teaching and learning embrace it, as do institutes ...

Rising home prices over the last few years have increased homeowners' access to equity. Homeowners have multiple options for tapping home equity, so consider which products work best for you. Before ...

Equity is the difference between your home’s value and your remaining mortgage balance Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Mary Beth Eastman is a contributor to Buy Side and finance expert, ...