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.

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

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage grew to 5.99% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by ...

Payments here may be more affordable than you think. Here's what you'd pay each month if you took out the loan now.

As a result, older homeowners may find that their top options are either a home equity loan or a reverse mortgage. While both ...

In the latest episode of "Layup Line," co-hosts John Ramey discuss private equity invading college athletics, Nevada basketball's non-conference performance, Philip Rivers coming out of NFL retirement ...

The holiday season usually means Americans are running up their credit card debt. Come January, lenders are typically fielding a plethora of inquiries for home equity lines of credit for people ...

Home equity rates held steady as the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point at its final meeting of 2025. The $30,000 home equity line of credit was unchanged, holding at 7.81% for ...