One of the most valuable assets homeowners possess is their home equity. And, right now, that asset is very valuable for the average homeowner, because the last several years have resulted in ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

Private equity investors acquire companies with the aim of enhancing the value of those companies and eventually selling them for a profit. This process encompasses strategic management, operational ...

Rising home prices over the last few years have increased homeowners' access to equity. Homeowners have multiple options for tapping home equity, so consider which products work best for you. Before ...

A recent analysis of the FP Transitions database—backed by over 17,000 firm valuations—revealed a powerful truth: the most valuable financial advisory firms are those that invest in next-generation ...

The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is a financial metric that measures a company's financial leverage by comparing its total debt to shareholders' equity. It indicates how much debt a company uses to ...

It pays off to truly understand the value of being a homeowner, especially when money's tight. Rather than resorting to taking out personal loans or racking up credit card debt, you can consider ...

If you want to tap into your home equity but don't want to make monthly payments like with a HELOC or a home equity loan, you may want to think about a home equity investment (HEI) contract. HEIs, ...

You may be able to borrow up to 80% of the equity you own Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the ...