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Tips on Taking a Loan

Usinga credit line to borrow against the equity in your homehas become a popular source of consumer credit. And lenders are offeringthese home equity credit lines in a variety of ways.

Last Updated - 20th September 2005

You will find most loans come with variable interest rates,some come with attractive low introductory rates, and a few come withfixed rates. You also may find most loans have large one-time upfrontfees, others have closing costs, and some have continuing costs,such as annual fees. You can find loans with large balloon paymentsat the end of the loan, and others with no balloons but with highermonthly payments.

No one loan is right for every homeowner. The challenge, then, is tocontact different lenders, compare options, and select the home equitycredit line best tailored to your needs.

The Basics of Home Equity Loans

Home equity loans allow a homeowner to borrow money by pledgingthe house as collateral.

Borrowers who want to borrow a relatively large amount of moneyor who don’t have good credit often find the home equity loanto be attractive.

Lenders may be more liberal because they view home equity loansas relatively safe. You can’t disappear with your house or hideit if you default on your loan, so the lender has a good chance ofcollecting the collateral. Also, you are likely to make your paymentsa priority if your home is on the line.

Advantages of Home Equity Loans

Home equity loans are attractive to borrowers for a few main reasons:

They typically have a lower interest rate

They are easier to qualify for if you have bad credit

Payments on a home equity loan may be tax deductible

Borrowers can get relatively large loans with this type of loan

Common Home Equity Loan Uses

Borrowers use home equity loans for some of life’s larger expenses,because homes tend to have a lot of value to borrow against.

Before using a home equity loan for any purpose,you should be aware of the pitfalls of these loans.

The main thing is that you can lose your home if you fail to meetthe payment schedule required by the loan.

Another common pitfall of home equity loans is that scammers havefound plenty of ways to cheat home owners out of their most valuableasset. Be sure that you know who you’re doing business with.If something smells fishy (like a high-pressure sales pitch or aninability to put things in writing), then take a step back and makesure the deal is legitimate.

How to Find the Best Home Equity Loans

Finding the best home equity loan can save you thousands of dollars– at least.

Be sure to review the home equity contract carefully before yousign it.

Do not hesitate to ask questions about the terms and conditionsof your financing.

Shop around. Try a variety of sources (banks, brokers, and creditunions)

Manage your credit score and make sure your credit reports are accurate

Ask your network of friends and family who they recommend

Compare your offers to those found on websites and advertisements

To make the deal work out in your best interest, make sure thatit is the right deal in the first place.

Plan out your budget ahead of time. Make sure that taking the loanwill not overburden you.

Review and consider insurance to cover the payments if somethinghappens. You may or may not need insurance. If you’re going toinclude it in your program, try to pay the premiums monthly –not up front.

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