I'm looking to pay off some high interest credit cards, buy a car and refurb my kitchen. Not sure if i should go with a Home Equity Loan or a mortgage? At this point I own my home out right. Thoughts on what is the better route? by jcosmi1 from Malvern, Pennsylvania. Mar 7th 2011
You can get a lower fixed rate, today, than you could in the future. Maybe get a 15 year loan. If you are happy with the Payment and rate I suggest doing what ever it is, that you need to do. Especially if you want a low payment. Home Equity loans are usually not fixed rates, but can have a line of credit to pay what you need to pay. Maybe you could qualify for a Reverse Mortgage, since you do not owe anything. Just a thought.
HOME EQUITY usually has no fees or closing cost, but limit the "purpose to" debt consolidation.1) do not finance an automobile in your house2) refurb your kitchen makes it a construction loan with no cash available for any other purposeany questions email me at fha203krehab@yahoo.comDon
Depends on what you are looking for - If you want to use your credit line as a credit card - pay it off then have available credit to tap into - then a line of credit is great. If you are looking to get cash out to fix your home or to just payoff debt - I would advise refinancing and getting into a fixed rate.
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As you already man know...the equity is a variable rate and is very low at this time. It also "acts" like a credit card on your home...The answer lies your comfort level...or how conservative you are....the comfort of a fixed mortgage...no changes or the Heloc..that can change. You only pay for what you use and can be reused again....responsibility is key just like your use of credit cards...feel free to contact me for a no obligation consultation...877-369-4319
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