Rising home values over the last several years have created a windfall of equity for millions of American homeowners, making home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) an increasingly attractive option for ...

The main alternative to a no-appraisal home equity lender is one that requires a full appraisal. This can extend the time ...

A home appraisal involves an objective professional evaluating a home to determine its value. Home lenders commonly order appraisals during mortgage or refinance underwriting. Appraisers take many ...

WASHINGTON - When you pay $450 to $550 at settlement for an appraisal on a home purchase or refinancing, do you assume that all or most of the money is going to the appraiser who comes to the house ...

Closing on a home equity loan is a big step for homeowners who are taking advantage of the average of more than $300,000 in equity they have. For many, a home equity loan will be the biggest secured ...