Home Equity Loans News Monitoring

HELOC and home equity loan rates are flat. Here's what homeowners should do in the interim.

Homeowners looking to borrow equity now should be particularly strategic in their approach. Getty Images A downward trend in the home equity borrowing interest rate climate has reversed course in recent weeks, with rates on both home equity loans and home …

Should you open a HELOC or home equity loan before the July Fed meeting?

The average homeowner is sitting on a substantial amount of equity right now. Getty Images After the Federal Reserve issued three interest rate cuts in the final four months of 2024, optimism was high that those cuts would continue in 2025, even if they …

No change for HELOC and home equity loan rates this week

Over 30 million homeowners don’t have a mortgage right now. Here’s why that’s a big warning sign about the housing ...

High home prices and mortgage rates have made it much harder for Americans—especially first-time buyers—to purchase homes. Many current homeowners, especially those with low or no mortgage payments, are staying put rather than selling, further limiting …

HELOC rates today, July 11, 2025: Home equity line of credit rates hold steady

HELOC rates today have stayed at a comfortable 8.72%. This is a much lower rate than you'll get with a credit card and probably even with a personal loan. If you've gained equity in your home and need cash for a big expense, a home equity line of …

Top 3 alternatives to installment loans

Installment loans may not be ideal for ongoing or unpredictable expenses. Alternatives like credit cards, personal lines of credit (PLOCs) and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) offer more flexibility. Consider the interest costs and eligibility criteria …

Discover Bank CD rates 2025: How to ensure you get the highest APY

If you’re positively allergic to fees, Discover is probably a great bank for you. All of its banking products are almost fee-free—including its best certificates of deposit, which deliver hyper competitive annual percentage yields (APY).. With Discover CDs …

Rent regulated landlords face the pressure to sell. Who will buy?

58 Fair Street, one of 14 rent regulated buildings sold in Kingston since the city opted-in to rent regulations. Photographs of the rest are provided throughout the article  (Photos by Rokosz Most) Only twelve of the 55 rent-regulated buildings identified …

Hedging, Fraud Protection, QC Products; FHA, USDA Program Changes; Interview With Pennymac's Kim Nichols

Hedging, Fraud Protection, QC Products; FHA, USDA Program Changes; Interview With Pennymac's Kim Nichols Lenders and servicers have entire sets of policies and procedures based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declaring an emergency in …

Working to pay off debt? What Arizonans should know about settlement scams

Christina Kredit Submitted photo By Christina Kredit | Copper State Credit Union Paying off debt can be challenging, but falling victim to a scam while doing it can make a hard situation even worse. In 2024 alone, American consumers lost over $12.5 billion …

Murugappa Group’s Cholamandalam Investment and Finance launches Chola Chess to nurture chess talent

(from left) Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa, Vellayan Subbiah, Executive Chairman, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance; PR Venketrama Raja, Founder, Ramco Systems and Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand, at the launch of Chola Chess | Photo Credit: Bijoy …

I’m a Financial Expert: A $15K Personal Loan Can Save You $6K a Year — Here’s How

In a recent story on Business Insider, it was noted that a couple took out a personal loan for $15,000 and are now saving $500 monthly on their electricity bill because they invested in solar panels. Read Next: 3 Signs You’ve ‘Made It’ Financially, …

Facing a major financial setback when paying off debt

Life happens. Your car breaks down. Prices go up. The latest layoffs come, and you find yourself out of a job. Facing financial difficulties can be stressful. Whether you’re going through tough economic times or facing other roadblocks while paying off …

JoCo Homebuying: The home equity secret weapon – what it is and how to use it

By Charity Ohlund, VP of Sales & Marketing | Fountain Mortgage When you hear people talk about “home equity,” it sounds important. (Also slightly mysterious, like something you unlock after completing a secret homeowner quest.) Good news: it’s not that …

2025 Tax Update: What You Should Know

This client alert provides a summary of the major provisions of the new tax bill. To make this extraordinarily complex bill somewhat understandable, we have left off several details and simplified the discussion, so it is critical to consult with a tax …

2 Canadian Stocks That Could Sky Rocket With a Rate Cut

Interest rates have been sitting high for a while, putting pressure on Canadians and the companies that serve them. But with inflation easing and the Bank of Canada hinting at possible cuts, some Canadian stocks could be set to pop. If a rate cut does …

How a short sale in real estate works

When you're facing severe financial difficulties and cannot make your mortgage payment, you may think that attempting a loan modification or going through a foreclosure are your only options. But there is another way to get financial relief: the short …

Personal loans

The best personal loans get borrowers their money quickly and at the lowest rates. But with personal loan rates on the rise, learning how to compare your options, vet personal loan lenders, and score affordable monthly payments is key. Here are our picks …

The Brenda O’Brien Team Named to RealTrends Verified List of Top Real Estate Small Teams in Arizona and Nationally

ORO VALLEY, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Brenda O’Brien Team, top real estate agents in Oro Valley, AZ, with Long Realty Company has once again earned top honors as one of the RealTrends Verified Best Real Estate …

Bob White of Bob White Insurance Agency Explains Why Insurance Bundling Goes Beyond Discounts in HelloNation

Is bundling home and auto insurance really just about saving money? WILLIAMSVILLE, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is bundling home and auto insurance really just about saving money? Bob White of Bob White Insurance Agency …

Jennifer Natter of Harris Air Systems Shares HVAC Maintenance Tips for Seasonal Tune-Ups in HelloNation

How can homeowners make their HVAC systems last longer while maintaining energy efficiency? TOOELE, UT, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How can homeowners make their HVAC systems last longer while maintaining energy efficiency …

Shaun Magwood of Primitive Success Group Shares Insights on Practical Values of Solar Energy in HelloNation

What makes solar energy a smart investment in South Carolina’s climate? CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What makes solar energy a smart investment in South Carolina’s climate? In HelloNation Magazine, Shaun …

John Donsbach of Donsbach Lewis LLC Addresses Estate Planning Misconceptions in HelloNation

What do people misunderstand about the role of a will in estate planning? AUGUSTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What do people misunderstand about the role of a will in estate planning? John Donsbach of Donsbach Lewis …

HVAC Specialist Dale Admas of Triple A Home Services Shares Insights on SEER Rating and AC Efficiency in HelloNation

What should homeowners consider when choosing a new air conditioning unit in terms of long-term energy savings? NORWALK, IA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What should homeowners consider when choosing a new air conditioning unit in …

Joyce Nunes of Intracoastal Realty Shares Insights on Leland North Carolina Real Estate Strategy in HelloNation

Why is Leland experiencing such significant growth while maintaining its livability and charm? LELAND, NC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Why is Leland experiencing such significant growth while maintaining its livability and …

Brooke Laizure Earns Exclusive FORTIFIED™ Home Roofer Certification

Whirlwind Roofing and Construction in Bixby, OK announces that co-owner Brooke Laizure has earned the exclusive FORTIFIED™ Home Roofer Certification. BIXBY, OK, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whirlwind Roofing and …

Adi Adair Joins S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp as Chief Financial Officer

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- S.H.A.R.E. Community Development Corp (SCDC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ms. Adi Adair as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 10, 2025. Ms. Adair …

Experience.com Announces 2024 Top Performers List: 500 Loan Officers Redefining Customer Experience in Mortgage Industry

SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experience.com, the leading platform for reputation and customer experience management, has announced its 2024 Top Performers List, honoring 500 exceptional loan officers who are …

San Fernando Valley Concrete Plant Secured in 2 Days Using AI Video Monitoring by Valley Alarm

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valley Alarm recently deployed a rapid-response construction site pole camera system at a concrete manufacturing plant in the San Fernando Valley, installing the solution …

Windermere Welcomes Back Five Agents from Compass

Return driven by strong culture, collaboration, and a pro-agent environment SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following tenures with Compass, five seasoned Seattle-area agents – with a collective 70 years of industry …

Call It Closed International Realty Announces Strategic Expansion into Oklahoma, Appoints Rose Watson as State Broker

LAWTON, OK, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Call It Closed International Realty, a rapidly expanding international brokerage renowned for its agent-centric model, today announced its official launch in the state of Oklahoma. …

Citizen Storage Acquires Grand Blanc Storage, Expands Michigan Footprint

New acquisition in Grand Blanc, MI strengthens Citizen Storage’s presence and supports ongoing investor-driven growth. GRAND BLANC, MI, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizen Storage is pleased to announce the acquisition of Grand …

Elite Asian Matchmaker Expands to Miami, Bringing Exclusive VIP Matchmaking Services to Florida’s Distinguished Singles

Elite Asian Matchmaker is Bringing High-Touch, Cross-Cultural Matchmaking to Florida’s Most Accomplished Singles MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elite Asian Matchmaker, the nation's premier private matchmaking …

icashflow Expands Operations in Manufactured Home Communities Across Lakeland, FL & Bellflower, CA

icashflow Expands Real Estate Development LAKELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- icashflow, a real estate development firm founded by Brian Davison specializing in manufactured home communities, continues its strategic …

Clay Collins of C2 Financial Corp Dispels Down Payment Myths in HelloNation

Do homebuyers really need a 20% down payment to purchase a home? VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do homebuyers really need a 20% down payment to purchase a home? Clay Collins of C2 Financial Corp’s Vero Beach …

Business Minding Services Reports on Ontario Sole Proprietorships: First in Three-Part Series on Business Structures

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business Minding Services, a leading CPA in Toronto and business advisor, is proud to announce the release of a new educational report titled “Ways to Structure Your Business in …

Business Bookkeeping Services Support Real Estate Firms with Financial Transparency and Scalability

Real estate firms gain accuracy and financial visibility with IBN Technologies’ business bookkeeping services. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Real estate organizations across the United States are seeking greater …

Max Spann Auction Co Announces Absolute Auction of 60,000‑SF Former Call Center in Elmira‑Corning Airport Corporate Park

Online Bidding Concludes August 13th BIG FLATS, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire a prime 60,000± square foot commercial office …