Understanding the Home Equity Loan Approval Process

A home equity loan provides a lump sum of money at a fixed interest rate.
Understanding the Home Equity Loan Approval Process
Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) have become popular ways for homeowners to access their available equity to pay for expenses like home renovations or consolidating debt. Dreamstime/TNS
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By Linda Bell Bankrate.com

You hear a lot these days about tapping home equity—borrowing against the worth of your home—for cash. Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) have become popular ways for homeowners to access their available equity to pay for expenses like home renovations or consolidating debt.