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 a HELOC is a variable-rate second mortgage that draws on home's value as a revolving line of credit.
Different loan options such as 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, 20-year, and 30-year terms are available for various financial needs and projects.
Your home equity is the appraised value of your home minus your remaining mortgage balance, and HELOCs are loans that allow you to borrow against your home's equity.