Definition of 'lilt'. Word Frequency. lilt (lÉªlt ) singular noun. If someone's voice has a lilt in it, the pitch of their voice rises and falls in a pleasant way, as if they were singing. Her voice is child-like, with a West Country lilt.
Home Equity Loans. A home equity loan is a loan for a fixed amount of money that is secured by your home. You repay the loan with equal monthly payments over a fixed term, just like your original mortgage. If you donât repay the loan as agreed, your lender can foreclose on your home.
Return on Equity. Return on equity is an important measurement for shareholders in a business, because it shows how efficiently the company uses investments to earn profits. You take your net income and divide it by the shareholder equity, or owners' equity, amount on your balance sheet.