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Here's when home equity loan rates could fall again

There are plenty of upcoming dates in which home equity loan rates could fall again. Here are three to watch for.

Why you should check home equity loan rates daily

There are many reasons why home equity loan borrowers should be checking interest rates daily. Here's what to know.

Should you open a home equity loan now or wait until 2025?

There are pros and cons to opening a home equity loan now versus later in 2025. Here's what to consider.

Should you open a home equity loan with inflation rising again?

Inflation grew again in October, leading some to wonder about the merits of borrowing from their home equity now.

How far have home equity loan interest rates fallen in 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates have been on a steady downward path all year. Here's what to know now.

Outgoing Manulife CEO says more scrutiny of private equity deals ‘welcome’

Roy Gori says increased oversight would be a way to reinforce confidence in the insurance industry

Business - Financial Times - November 18

4 risks of waiting for home equity loan interest rates to fall further

Home equity loan interest rates are falling, but is it worth waiting for them to drop further? Here's what to know.

Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?

Financial experts generally advise against it, but it could make sense in some situations. Here's why.

3 great ways to use home equity in the final weeks of 2024

Here are some of the best and most valuable ways to use your home equity in the final weeks of the year.

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

There's a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here's why.

This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.

Bonds should do well in the years ahead, as age demographics are set to play in their favor.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

Unilever shelves planned sale of its ice cream business to private equity

Chief executive Hein Schumacher wants to separate division as part of turnaround plan

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Grant Thornton UK picks private equity over US merger

Accounting firm agrees to sell stake to buyout group Cinven

World - Financial Times - November 20

Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend

Two large private equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on faulty screening systems, according to two lawsuits.

Will the average home equity amount rise in 2025? Here's what experts think.

Homeowners have an average of over $300,000 in home equity right now, which could climb even higher in 2025.

SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal

SG’s stock jumped 20% on the announcement, which came five weeks after the company reiterated guidance for an annual underlying profit of between A$88 million and A$95 million.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Should you use your home's equity before 2025? Experts weigh in

There's a strong argument for using your home equity ahead of the new year. Here's what to consider now.

3 things home equity borrowers should do before 2025

Homeowners considering borrowing from their home equity should consider making these three moves now, before 2025.

4 things home equity borrowers should avoid going into 2025

Homeowners looking to get the most value from their home equity going into 2025 should carefully avoid these items.

Simpson Thacher and HSF target Luxembourg in private equity push

Top law firms are opening new European bases as investment grows

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

What home equity borrowers should think about before applying now

Home equity borrowing should be approached carefully and strategically. Here's what owners should think about now.

SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal

SG’s stock jumped 20% on the announcement, which came five weeks after the company reiterated guidance for an annual underlying profit of between A$88 million and A$95 million.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

Businesses are preparing for the spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump on the campaign trail, making advanced purchases of imported goods and buying up extra ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities

British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Mexico grapples with its hidden Chinese trade problem

Patchy data will only fuel US concerns over its southern neighbour being used as a trade backdoor

World - Financial Times - November 3

Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables

Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaks

World - Financial Times - November 8

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Here's when home equity loan rates could fall again

Why you should check home equity loan rates daily

Should you open a home equity loan now or wait until 2025?

Should you open a home equity loan with inflation rising again?

How far have home equity loan interest rates fallen in 2024?

Outgoing Manulife CEO says more scrutiny of private equity deals ‘welcome’

4 risks of waiting for home equity loan interest rates to fall further

Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?

3 great ways to use home equity in the final weeks of 2024

Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now

This age group owns 79% of stocks and equity funds. Why that’s good for bonds.

Unilever shelves planned sale of its ice cream business to private equity

Grant Thornton UK picks private equity over US merger

Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend

Will the average home equity amount rise in 2025? Here's what experts think.

SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal

Should you use your home's equity before 2025? Experts weigh in

3 things home equity borrowers should do before 2025

4 things home equity borrowers should avoid going into 2025

Simpson Thacher and HSF target Luxembourg in private equity push

What home equity borrowers should think about before applying now

SG Fleet Receives $780 Million Private-Equity Takeover Proposal

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

Mexico grapples with its hidden Chinese trade problem

Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth

UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables

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