How to protect yourself from HELOC fraud
HELOCs make it easy to access home equity funds — for you but for thieves too.
7 min read
May 29, 2025
Larissa Runkle
Writer, Personal Finance, Real Estate
EXPERTISE
- Home Lending
- Personal Finance
- Real Estate
EDUCATION
- B.A. Linguistics, Brandeis University
Larissa Runkle has spent nearly a decade working as a personal finance and real estate writer. Her work has been widely featured in a number of national publications including Bankrate, LendingTree, The Points Guy, Penny Hoarder, and Realtor.com.
Larissa's latest articles
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What is an energy-efficient mortgage (EEM)?
You can get an EEM through many of the same lenders that offer mortgages.
6 min read May 16, 2025 -
Underwater mortgage: What it is and what to do
Underwater mortgages can occur during an economic downturn when home values fall.
6 min read May 02, 2025 -
What is a single-family home?
The term single-family home seems self-explanatory, but there’s more to it than you think.
5 min read Apr 30, 2025 -
How to refinance when you have a second mortgage
It’s not as easy to refinance your mortgage when you have equity debt. Here are the options.
5 min read Apr 18, 2025 -
Massachusetts first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Massachusetts, help is available.
4 min read Mar 12, 2025 -
Connecticut first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Connecticut, help is available.
6 min read Mar 12, 2025 -
Utah first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Utah, help is available.
4 min read Mar 05, 2025