Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit

GetSmart about Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit
What is Home Equity?
Home Equity is the value of your home minus the balance of any mortgage loans on the home. Example – Value of the home is $250,000, you owe $100,000 on the home – your equity is $150,000.
Is a Home Equity Loan Right for You?
A home equity loan or line of credit, in most cases carries a lower interest rate than credit cards or unsecured personal loans. Additionally, the interest on a home equity loan or line of credit may be tax deductible, depending on your available equity. Consult your tax advisor to determine how much you could save. Typical uses for a Home Equity are:
Debt consolidation
Home improvements and landscaping projects
New car purchase
Tuition fees
Emergency auto repairs, emergency purchases - such as appliance replacement, furnaces, etc.
Renovations and home improvements/repairs are an especially appropriate purpose for a home equity loan or line of credit, because you are putting money back into your home, thereby possibly increasing its value.
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