It can make sense to refinance your home equity loan as interest rates decline, but only in certain circumstances.

Mortgage refinancing rates are still elevated. Here's how homeowners can affordably borrow equity in the interim.

For the homeowner who has been waiting for interest rates to come down before refinancing, it can feel like a frustrating time. If you can't -- or don't want to -- wait, tapping your home equity ...

With expected lower rates, some homeowners might want to refinance. But experts say that this does not pay off for everyone.

Mortgage rates fell as economic data indicated weakness in the U.S. labor market, and homeowners and home buyers rushed to ...

One rule of thumb to consider when refinancing is whether you can reduce your current mortgage rate by at least one percentage point.

Refinancing could make sense if you want to lower your interest rate, get rid of mortgage insurance or change loan terms ...

Yahoo Finance Lead Editor of Mortgages, Laura Grace Tarpley, joins Mind Your Money with Allie Canal to explain how soon after buying a house homebuyers have to wait before refinancing. She also ...

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American homeowners had, on average, a record $313,000 in home equity at the start of 2025, according to Intercontinental Exchange. A home equity loan allows you to borrow against your home's value to ...