Home equity continues to ride high in the final quarter of 2025, according to data from ICE Mortgage Technology, with roughly 48 million homeowners sitting on $11.2 trillion in tappable equity.

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A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a new, larger one. It includes the remaining balance of your original loan plus an additional amount that you’ll withdraw in cash. This cash ...