Home equity loans this spring may be smart in some scenarios, but ill-advised in others. Here's what to consider.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

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The most common type of reverse mortgage, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), is backed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Homeowners must be 62 or older, have 50% or ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) today released its unaudited financial highlights for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

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The average home equity loan interest rate is 6.96% as of February 19, 2026, according to Money. Not only is this lower than ...

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For borrowers, this means that change is likely to be gradual. Meaningful declines in long-term rates may take time, but ...

The central bank’s policy stance can influence consumer savings and borrowing, from car financing to home equity loans. Here’s how it works. By Tara Siegel Bernard The Federal Reserve is expected to ...

What’s driving home equity rates today? Home equity rates are driven primarily by two factors — Federal Reserve policy and long-term inflation expectations. The Fed cut rates three times in 2025, ...