Tag Archives: Equity

A new report finds that average homeowners have seen the equity in their home skyrocket since the Great Recession. But by how much?

Mortgage lenders had been inundated with inbound refinance business that’s relatively easy to retain favor, according to a new report from Black Knight, but there is some not-so-good news for servicers.

A single home is a risky asset, according to the 2019 Unison Volatility Index, but real estate portfolios are still mostly diversifiable.

A pair of recent articles examine the benefits and challenges of reverse mortgages for senior homeowners. Find out why one industry expert believes they can still be a boon to those looking to tap into their home’s equity.

Did homeowners see their home's equity change much in the first quarter of 2019? Click through to find out, and see how equity is predicted to change later in the year.

Many consumers are seeking alternatives to the traditional HELOC. What is pushing them away?

With mortgage rates approaching the 5 percent mark, experts weigh in on how the upswing is likely to affect homebuyers and owners.

With trillions in home equity, senior homeowners are sitting on more wealth than ever before. How can seniors utilize their equity for their futures?

Americans are sitting on over $6 trillion in home equity, however, many are unwilling to tap into their equity with home equity loans or HELOCs. Those that do tend to put it right back into home repairs. How might homeowners make better use of their equity?

First mortgage originations have increased steadily, but other loan types have fallen behind. Click through to see how home equity loans and other credit types have performed lately.