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

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?

Lone Star-Accredited Deal Nearly Done (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Private equity firm Lone Star Fund V LP said Thursday it expects to close its tender offer for the common stock of subprime mortgage lender Accredit Home Lenders Holding Co. on Friday, assuming a majority of shares are tendered.

The Home Buying Process: Step by Step (Benton Evening News)
(ARA) - Buying a home can be a very intimidating process, especially if you've never done it before. So the first thing you should do before you start is to figure out whether owning a home is right for you.

Subprime defaults fastest in decade (Financial Times)
US subprime mortgages written during the first half of the year are going delinquent at the fastest rate this decade, according to a report from Moody's on Thursday that analyses home loans used to back bonds.