Mortgages backed by the VA come with money-saving benefits for qualified military families, from competitive interest rates to 0% down payments. And in some cases, beneficiaries stand to save even ...

Rising home values have translated into large equity gains over the past few years. As of 2024, homeowners hold an average of $315,000 in equity. A cash-out refinance allows you to tap into your home ...

Finding the right lender makes all the difference when you refinance a mortgage. We review the best mortgage refinance companies of 2025.

Military life isn't always easy, so when active-duty members and veterans have the opportunity to take advantage of service-related perks, those perks are at least worth looking into, right?

Refinancing a mortgage means getting a new loan to replace your current mortgage, which could lower your interest rate, accelerate your repayment term or cash out equity — all of which can help ...

After years of building equity in your home, you might find yourself needing access to funds. Indeed, the average U.S. homeowner now has about $207,000 in "tappable" equity – that is, funds they could ...

Home equity hit a record high in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from ICE Mortgage Technology, with roughly 48 million borrowers sitting on $11.6 trillion in tappable equity. Because ...