Borrowers should carefully weigh their home equity loan pros and cons before getting started with the product. /iStockphoto .

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

Rising home prices, low inventory and high mortgage rates have homeowners choosing to renovate their homes instead of moving. Two popular options for tapping into home equity for renovations include a ...