"Dequity," a portmanteau making its rounds in the commercial real estate world, was the buzzword of choice at a recent Bisnow event where the topic du jour was a question plaguing many in CRE these ...

There's no question that credit card debt is expensive right now. Not only do credit cards typically come with high interest rates, but the recent Federal Reserve rate hikes have resulted in card ...

Total originations of open-ended home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and closed-end home equity loans increased in 2024 by 7.2% from the previous year, when comparing originators that reported in ...

More homeowners are considering home equity loans in 2025 as interest rates have settled around 8.23%. While that's still above the rates of recent years, it beats paying over 20% on credit cards or ...

How do you measure the burden of debt at a corporation? The traditional way is to compare debt to stockholders’ equity. But that doesn’t work well in a world of intangible assets. Better: compare debt ...

As a CEO in the alternative lending space, I’ve seen countless businesses grapple with the decision between debt and equity financing. While equity has its place, debt financing often provides ...

Using a home equity loan to tackle high-interest debt is not suitable for every homeowner. It’s a decision that requires a clear understanding of the benefits and risks. Here’s how home equity loans ...

Small- and medium-sized business owners considering seeking funding are starting to look at selling equity stakes instead of assuming debt, an option that remained on the back burner during a long era ...

NextDC’s recent subordinated note issuance highlights a recurring challenge for credit investors: exposure to equity‑like ...

I’m looking through the volume leaders this morning to find a theme for today’s commentary. Barchart.com’s data tells me that Apple (AAPL) has the 12th-highest daily volume, with a little more than 26 ...