HOME EQUITY LOAN (Centre Daily Times)

The National Bank of Dubai and the Dubai World Trade Centre have signed a Dh800 million short-term loan facility to help fund DWTC's development projects, reported Gulf News. The deal will help finance DWTC's major real estate projects - Dubai Trade Centre District and Dubai Exhibition City - which are being constructed in parallel.

(AFX UK Focus) 2007-09-19 07:35 GMT: Cardinal Resources ends offer talks for co; seeks fresh equity financing (Interactive Investor)

LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Cardinal Resources PLC said it has ended all takeover talks for the company as they are not expected to lead to any offer, but it is continuing discussions to raise equity finance.

Fed's rate cut will make loan repayment easier (The Times of India)

A cut in interest rates will make it easier for borrowers to repay, potentially saving the financial markets from a crisis. It is also likely to result in money moving out of debt and into equity markets.

Six questions to ask about taking out a loan or paying one early (Pioneer Press)

Americans are drowning in debt. Advice abounds to cut up the credit cards, rethink the car loan and step away from the home equity line.

Former Sovereign CEO starts private-equity fund (BizJournals)

Former Sovereign Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Jay Sidhu said he has launched a new private-equity fund focused exclusively on investments in the financial services sector.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Home Equity Loan (Contacto)

1. Avoid being unaware of the differences between a Home Equity Loan and a Home Equity Line of Credit. It is important that you understand the differences between the two types of home equity loans so you will know which one is better for your situation.