Do you need a home appraisal to qualify for a HELOC or home equity loan? While you've been focused on everything else life throws at you, your property has been working behind the scenes. Most people ...

Lenders require appraisals for home equity loans and HELOCs to reduce the risk of default and ensure they can recover the loan amount if borrowers do not repay. Home ...

When it comes to borrowing money, homeowners are at an advantage right now. Rates on personal loans, mortgage loans and other lending products are higher than they were just a couple of years ago — ...

NerdWallet advised homeowners to always get their hands on their official appraisals. When appraisals are done for a bank ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...