Peter Boutell, Lending a Hand: Some factors to consider when ... - San Jose Mercury News

Peter Boutell, Lending a Hand: Some factors to consider when ... San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Jan 4, 2009 Only those who still have equity that is the difference between the home's value and the total mortgage may even consider refinancing. ...

Borrowers seeking to refinance may face challenges - WTOP

Borrowers seeking to refinance may face challenges WTOP, DC - Jan 3, 2009 Silas said most guidelines for loans have limits on equity versus the mortgage amount, so there are few alternatives for those upside-down homeowners. ...

Buy New or Remodel? - Wall Street Journal

Buy New or Remodel? Wall Street Journal - Dec 12, 2008 But as home prices continue to fall, many people are seeing their home equity lines of credit shrink or get cut off -- so don't expect them to be reliable ...

Owners find themselves trapped underwater - USA Today

Owners find themselves trapped underwater USA Today - Dec 18, 2008 The inability to relocate because of negative home equity isn't just hurting workers who want to move for better jobs. It's also straining employers. ...

10-Q: WOLVERINE TUBE INC - MarketWatch (press release)

10-Q: WOLVERINE TUBE INC MarketWatch (press release) - Dec 30, 2008 We raised approximately $92.5 million in gross equity proceeds in 2007 and 2008 from these transactions. Since 2007, we have pursued a global refinancing ...