
Can a Home Equity Loan Cause Foreclosure?
Defaulting on a home equity loan can mean foreclosure, lawsuits, or even a surprise tax bill. Here is how lenders decide which path to take, and how to protect yourself.
Carson Spencer breaks down personal loan interest rates like a mechanic explaining engine parts, focusing on why numbers fluctuate between lenders and what borrowers can actually control. He gravitates toward APR comparisons and rate-lock strategies, favoring plain-spoken explanations over jargon. Weekends often find him tracking rate shifts across regional banks and credit unions, hunting patterns others overlook, then translating them into practical takeaways for readers weighing their first big borrowing decision.
17 articles

Defaulting on a home equity loan can mean foreclosure, lawsuits, or even a surprise tax bill. Here is how lenders decide which path to take, and how to protect yourself.

Santander Bank quietly exited the personal loan business in May 2025. Here is what its loans used to offer, why the bank pulled out, and where borrowers can turn instead.

Navy Federal Credit Union offers personal loans with no origination fees and terms up to 180 months, but membership is required and there's no pre-qualification tool. Here's what borrowers should…

What actually goes into your credit score, how FICO and VantageScore differ, and practical steps to raise your number, from paying on time to fixing report errors.

No origination fee doesn't mean no tradeoffs. Here's how LightStream, SoFi, Navy Federal and other lenders compare on rates, loan minimums, funding speed and fine print.

Credit unions often beat banks on personal loan rates because of their not for profit structure. Here is how Patelco, First Tech, Alliant, PenFed and Navy Federal compare on rates,…

Peer to peer lending isn't what it used to be, but Prosper, LendingClub and Upstart still offer distinct paths to funding, each with different credit requirements, fees and repayment terms…

delivery when direct deposit is active, rising to $5.99 without it. Repayment is pulled automatically from a designated account on payday. EarnIn says overdrafts triggered by its withdrawals are rare,…

IVF treatment can cost $14,000 to $20,000 per round. Here's how the top IVF loan lenders compare on rates, fees, credit requirements and funding speed.

Online loans offer speed and convenience, but scammers use the same channel to prey on borrowers. Here's how to check a lender's legitimacy and spot the warning signs before you…

Choosing between a personal loan and a credit card affects your rate, payment structure, and borrowing flexibility. Here's how the two compare, plus alternatives worth considering before you borrow.

First Tech Federal Credit Union offers personal loans with no origination fees and a 45 day payment deferral, but you have to join the credit union first. Here's what that…

Home improvement loans are often just personal loans with a different label. Here's how they stack up against home equity loans, HELOCs, and cash out refinancing.

Personal finance is the lifelong practice of managing income, spending, saving, and debt. Here is how the core pieces fit together and where to start.

A practical breakdown of how personal loans work, how rates and fees compare across banks, credit unions, and online lenders, and what to check before you borrow.

Citibank offers personal loans up to $30,000 with no origination fees and same day funding for existing customers. Here's how its rates, terms and eligibility rules stack up.

Secured loans offer lower rates but risk your assets, while unsecured loans skip collateral at a cost. Here's how to weigh the tradeoffs before borrowing.