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How To Tap In To Your Home Equity




By Frank Kelly

With today's relatively low interest rates and climbing
property values, many consumers are considering taping into
their home equity to finance everything from home
improvement projects to debt consolidation.

Secured home loans, also called home equity loans, are
loans backed by the borrower's equity in their property.
Equity is the difference between your home's appraised
value and the balance on your mortgage.

When a homeowner takes out a secured home loan, they
promise to repay the lender and sign a contract that makes
their home the collateral for the loan. If the borrower
does not repay the loan as agreed, the lender has the right
to foreclose on the home. Generally, loans are repaid with
a monthly payment over a fixed term.

As interest rates and loan terms may vary widely depending
on your credit score, your home equity, and the amount of
the loan, it is important to compare several different
lenders to ensure you are getting the best loan for your
situation.

There are many advantages to secured home loans. Home
equity loans generally have lower interest rates than
unsecured loans. In addition, there are many different
types of secured home loans to fit your needs.

When considering using your home as a security instrument
to obtain a loan, it is important to consider the amount
you can afford monthly. Although loans can be used for
virtually anything, if you are going to use the money to
make large purchase, make sure you are buying something
that will outlast the life of the loan.

Remember, if you do not repay the loan as agreed, you may
lose your home. While it may be smart to tap into equity
for home improvement projects that will increase your
property value, it may be foolish to put your home on the
line for that dream vacation.
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About the Author
Frank Kelly is a freelance writer. Years ago he was an
employee who regularly used payday loans to get thro the
month. Then he disocvered the better alternative of a home
equity loan.

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  Some other articles by Frank Kelly
Home Equity Loans 101
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The Truth About Payday Loans
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