Both can tap your home's equity, but one could cost you a lot more than the other when the new year rolls around.

Splitero reports that homeowners can access equity through cash-out refinances or home equity investments, each suited for different financial needs.

A cash-out refinance is one way to tap into the equity you’ve built up in your home. Money reviews the best cash-out lenders ...

Cash-out refinancing hits near 3-year high in Q2 Total tappable U.S. home equity reaches $11.6 trillion Some markets see equity drop as prices cool in Sunbelt, West Homeowners are cashing in on years ...