Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.HELOCs provide a revolving line of credit based on the value of your home, while home equity loans offer a lump-sum loan with fixed rates.The borrowing capacity for HELOCs depends on various factors such as the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) and the homeowner's needs.Lenders usually approve up to a certain LTV ratio for home equity loans or lines of credit.