Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.
Home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan, while HELOC is a variable-rate second mortgage that draws on your home’s value as a revolving line of credit.
Different loan options like 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, 20-year, and 30-year terms offer various repayment periods and borrowing capacities for different financial needs.
Calculating home equity involves subtracting the mortgage balance from the home's appraised value, and lenders typically approve loans based on a certain loan-to-value ratio, such as 80% LTV or less.