How to estimate your ownership stake, and how much of it you can borrow.

Homeowners in need of extra financing may want to consider their home equity now. Here's how much they have to borrow.

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

You’re considering a home equity loan but aren’t sure how much you can borrow. It depends on how much of your home you own outright. More specifically, lenders calculate the difference between your ...

Your home equity — the amount of your house that you own outright — can be a valuable resource. You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your ...