Types of Home Equity Loans
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Understanding Home Equity Loans
Overview
Home equity loans offer a way to leverage the investment in your home by borrowing against its value. Essentially, they act as a "second mortgage," secured by your property. It's important to note that if you fail to meet your payment obligations, the lender can initiate the sale of your home to recover their funds.
Types of Home Equity Loans
There are two main types of home equity loans: the traditional home equity loan and the home equity line of credit (HELOC). Although both are secured against your home, they have distinct features.
Home Equity Loan
When you secure a home equity loan, you receive a lump sum of money, such as $10,000, at a fixed interest rate, like 7% APR, over a set period, say 15 years. You'll know your monthly repayment amount right from the start, and you’ll make these fixed payments until the entire loan, along with interest, is paid off.
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
A HELOC functions more like a credit card. Instead of receiving a lump sum, you have access to a line of credit with a designated limit. You can draw from it as needed, up to the limit, throughout the loan's duration.
For instance, if you have a $10,000 HELOC, you could use $2,000 for roofing tiles, leaving $8,000 available. If later you spend $4,500 on windows, you’ll have $3,500 left. As you repay funds, your credit line replenishes. Repaying $1,000, for example, means you can borrow $4,500 again.
A HELOC comes with two phases:
1. Draw Period: You can withdraw from your credit line and choose to pay only the interest or also reduce the principal.
2. Repayment Period: Once the draw period ends, you can’t borrow more, and you must start repaying the loan in full.
In summary, both options allow you to tap into your home's equity, but the choice depends on your financial needs and repayment preferences.
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