Equity loan carries higher rate (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
When considering home equity loan, HELOC, or refinance, take into account the purpose of the money, says Dr. Don.

Home equity loan or refinance? (Bankrate.com)
Dear Dr. Don, The appraised value on my home after renovations is more than my current mortgage. What are my options as far as the equity and/or refinancing?

The ins and outs of equity release (BBC News)
An expert outlines the pros and cons of equity release schemes.

How Home Equity Can Help You Slash Debt (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Escalating personal debt is one of the biggest concerns Americans face when it comes to their financial welfare, studies show. Getting out of debt almost seems to be replacing home ownership as the great American dream.

Joint home loan? Both can claim deduction (rediff.com)
Wealth tax is exempt upto Rs.1500000/-. Any excess wealth will attract tax at the rate of 1 per cent of the net wealth. This rate is irrespective of the slab rate of income tax in which you fall, says tax expert Vikas Gandhi.