We may not be comparing real apples and oranges, but we’re coming pretty close in the home financing industry. And if you’re at all interested in using your home’s equity to access cash, then this comparison is for you.
As we discussed in our last email, there are two common ways to get cash from your home—a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance.
In the current environment, many people want to keep the great interest rate they already have on their home loan, so they automatically choose a HELOC over a refinance. But wait—there’s a big difference that can make the benefits hard to compare at a glance. HELOCs have adjustable interest rates, whereas most home loans are fixed.
Take a look.
If you’re interested in exploring your options more or you have questions about home financing, please reach out. I’ll be happy to help.
Good news! When it comes to documenting income, self-employed borrowers can get back to normal.
What does this mean?
Borrowers who rely on self-employment income may now submit their most recent tax returns, so long as they are no earlier than 2020, in typical scenarios.
How does this help?
Under previous Covid-era rules for certain government-backed loans, self-employed borrowers had to submit recent P&L statements, asset account statements and more. It’s much easier for most to supply tax returns instead.
We may not be comparing real apples and oranges, but we’re coming pretty close in the home financing industry.
And if you’re at all interested in using your home’s equity to access cash, then this comparison is for you.
There are two common ways to get cash from your home—a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or a cash out refinance.In the current environment, many people want to keep the great interest rate they already have on their home loan, so they automatically choose a HELOC over a refinance. But wait—there’s a big difference that can make the benefits hard to compare at a glance. HELOCs have adjustable interest rates, whereas most home loans are fixed.
Try it out. And if you’re interested in exploring your options more, please let me know. I’ll be happy to help.
If you have a little extra cash each month from refinancing your home or are experiencing one of those rare life changes that sends additional funds your way, have you considered what to do with the money?
Please don’t be fooled into thinking the amount is too small to make a difference. With time and compound interest on your side, your little bit of savings now could become a much greater amount later.
Check out our easy calculator to see for yourself. It will take less than a minute.
If you have questions or would like a referral to a financial professional, please reach out. I’ll be happy to help.
Consolidating multiple debts into one home loan is not for everyone. For instance, using your equity to have the equivalent of a 30-year car loan is rarely a great idea. But it may work if you have the discipline to take advantage of a low rate to speed up—rather than slow down—payment terms.
Consolidation can make debts disappear with less total interest expense than they would otherwise.
Want to explore what a good consolidation plan could mean for you? Reach out, and we'll be happy to help.
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