Archive for July, 2009

Is a home equity loan a good idea? Or are they bad?

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Skulls & Bones asked: I understand the concept of equity but can the lender take your home if you fall behind on payments? Is there any real negatives to getting a home equity loan? Is Wells Fargo Canada a good option? Thanks.Instant Hot Water Heater

Home Equity Loans – Advantages & Disadvantages

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Webmaster Home123 asked:  Home equity loans or lines of credit allows you to borrow money, using your home's equity as collateral where equity is the difference between how much the home is worth and how much you owe on the mortgage. A home equity loan (or line of credit) is ...

Home Equity Loan Vs. Home Equity Line of Credit

Friday, July 17th, 2009

justin narin asked: The reasons to consider a second mortgage are as varied as the programs available to you once you make the decision to tap into your home equity. Some popular reasons include college tuition, bill consolidation, health expenses, and home repairs. When it comes to borrowing money, these ...

How much Can I take Out for Home Equity line of Credit?

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Ted (Canton,OH) asked: I have a house paid for free and clear. How much will a lender allow me to take out on a Home Equity Line of Credit? My friend told me only 40% of the value of the home. Is that true?Flex Track Lighting

Can 1 out of 2 people take the home equity without the other person consent?

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

MP asked: My husband is planning to invest in a commercial homes with his brothers and since he doesn't have any cash for the down payment, he is planning to take home equity loan to finance the downpayment. My question is, can he sign the papers without my consent? Thanks The ...

Is home equity loan on a rental property tax deductible?

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

redballoon asked: I own a home right now where I am still paying PMI. I also have a rental property. I would like to take a home equity loan on the rental property to pay-off some of my mortgage so I will not have to pay PMI to ...

The Basics of Home Equity Loan

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Alan Lim asked: If you are a homeowner, you surely have heard so much about home equity loan. What is this all about? Owning a home is not only a major turning point in your life, but is actually an investment that will increase in value over time. In time, ...

How can I borrow money to fix up a rental property that is paid for through my home equity loan?

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Susie C asked: paid from a home equity loan on my current residence? I already borrowed the money for the rental property from my primary home.Compare Gas Furnaces

Home Equity Loan Rates – Important Factor When Cashing Out

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Ernesto Maitim asked: The past years have seen many individuals, home and property owners, who refinanced the home mortgages and obtained the cash of their equity of their property. Still, you might ask if refinancing home equity the right solution for you, low home equity loan rates and all.There are ...