Though millions of Americans are out of work, they may find it difficult, if not impossible, to tap into their home equity to help them through lean times. New home-equity lines of credit dropped 19% from March through May compared with the same time last year, according to preliminary data from credit-reporting firm Equifax Inc.
Lenders tighten restrictions on home equity lines of creditÂ
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