Homeowners aren’t taking out as many second mortgages, or home equity lines of credit, to pay for remodeling projects, but they’re still finding ways to finance the work, lenders say. “Demand is slower, and consumer confidence is way off Read More
Purchasing a home is generally considered a good way to spend […]

Countrywide Financial Corp ( CFC ) Stock Quote , Chart , News , Add to Watchlist Bank of America Corp. ranks highest in satisfying customers who recently obtained a home-equity product, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Home Equity Line Read More
The government has expanded its scheme that allows struggling […]

The government has expanded its scheme that allows struggling first-time buyers to afford a home using a mortgage for as little as half the property price. Clair and Gary Cooper, pictured with sons Aidan and Ryan, took out a shared equity loan to buy Read More
Bank of America Corp. ranks highest […]

Bank of America Corp. ranks highest in satisfying customers who recently obtained a home-equity product, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Home Equity Line/Loan Origination Study. Charlotte, N.C.-based BofA took the top spot from rival Read More
The government has expanded its scheme that allows struggling first-time buyers to afford a […]

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Financial sponsors will continue to find it challenging to increase their exposure to Asia in the face of tough competition from local corporate bidders, according to Choo Hak Lee, Asia Head of Fixed Income capital Read More
More than one-third of homeowners have home equity lines of credit […]

Loving Your Loan Officer Is Back In Vogue?CNBC, NJ - 15 hours agoHating your loan officer is so last year. JD Power sees a rise in customer satisfaction in applying for home equity loans or lines of credit. …

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Reuters

BofA takes top spot in customer serviceCharlotte Observer, NC - 1 hour agoThe annual survey, released Thursday by JD […]

Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC.: Emerging Markets Consulting …Trading Markets (press release), CA - May 28, 2008… loans to individuals for personal, family, and household purposes, including secured and unsecured installment and term loans, home equity loans, …

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US Lawmaker Questions Lenders On Frozen Home-Equity LoansCNNMoney.com - 30 minutes agoWASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A US House subcommittee chairman is […]

HOUSING: Working from home a hazardLas Vegas Review - Journal, NV - 4 hours agoIt's tougher to obtain a home-equity loan today, but it's not impossible, depending on the amount of equity a borrower owns and how high his credit score is …

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Consumers More Satisfied With Home Equity Loan Process, Survey ShowsForex Pros, British Virgin […]

How to Snare the Elusive Home-Equity LoanTheStreet.com - 22 hours agoAs a result, it's a bit tougher to get a home-equity line of credit, and if you already have one, your borrowing limit might suddenly shrink. …

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Telegraph.co.uk

Money talk: Shared equityTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 13 hours agoTaking out a shared equity loan can give a real boost […]

A: The value in your home above your mortgage is the equity — the amount you own outright. You can pledge some of that equity as collateral for a credit line, or loan, that you draw on when expenses arise. Additionally, you can probably deduct the Read More
Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) […]