How to estimate your ownership stake, and how much of it you can borrow.

Homeowners in need of extra financing may want to consider their home equity now. Here's how much they have to borrow.

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

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

Our calculator estimates the maximum amount you’re likely to qualify for, along with your monthly payments. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Your home equity — the amount of your house that you own outright — can be a valuable resource. You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your ...