Second Mortgage Loans vs. Home Equity Loans It’s not surprising that some homeowners confuse the terms “second mortgage” and “home equity loan.” After all, a second mortgage is a type of home equity loan. But more often than not, home equity loan is used to describe a home... 

Refinancing Your Home As interest rates drop, many homeowners consider refinancing. And if you’ve inquired with a few lenders, you’ll probably start getting phone calls and e-mails daily about the proposition of doing so. There are several reasons people consider refinancing, one of which is to take...