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Home Equity Loans: An Historic Perspective

By:
Tom Kerr - MortgageLoan.com | 12/29/2007 - 2:14am

Home equity loans grew popular in the 1980s, as lenders let homeowners borrow as much as 100 percent of their equity. But in 2007, that practice was given a major overhaul.

Home Equity Loan Problems May Spark Recession

By:
Tom Kerr - MortgageLoan.com | 12/17/2007 - 2:12am

Home equity loans have turned easy credit into imminent disaster for insatiable borrowers. Soon, America may slide head-on into a mortgage-fueled recession.

Five Financial Tips for Funding a Start-Up

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 12/11/2007 - 2:15am

Most start-up companies have some of their biggest problems getting out of the starting blocks. Every young company struggles to find financing in its infancy. If you're considering launching one, take a good look at a home equity loan as a funding source.

Four Ways to Find Mortgage Money

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 12/06/2007 - 2:12am

When Plato said, "Necessity is the mother of invention," he probably wasn't thinking about homeowners who are having trouble making ends meet. However, rising interest rates have enlarged monthly mortgage payments, and people need to find creative ways to boost cash flow.

Dismal Short-term Future for Mortgages

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 11/25/2007 - 2:19am

Industry experts predict that the slowdown of mortgages and property sales will continue through the third quarter of 2008.

Six Advantages of HELOCs

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 11/18/2007 - 2:13am

If you were a typical kid, you hated homework. But as an adult, you now understand that doing your homework can pay off financially-especially when you learn about the advantages of a home equity line of credit.

Home Equity Loan Slump Affecting Advertising

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 11/08/2007 - 2:12am

Instability and reduced liquidity has mortgage lenders and financial firms reaching out to consumers with advertising messages that emphasize strength and stability.

Home Equity Loans: Expecting the Unexpected

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 10/30/2007 - 2:12am

Life can throw you plenty of curveballs, and some of them can be financially destructive. If tough times hit, you'll need to consider a solid option for making ends meet. Try a home equity loan.

Use HELOC for Business Start-up

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 10/27/2007 - 1:19am

When starting a new business, an entrepreneur's first instinct is to turn to a bank for a business loan. Most banks prefer to lend only to established businesses, however, creating a catch 22. Home equity loans provide an excellent alternative.

How To Finance A Boat

By:
Anders Bylund - MortgageLoan.com | 10/19/2007 - 1:13am

A boat-large or small, with engines or sails-can be a great place to relax after a hard week in the office. Learn how to finance your own dream yacht.