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\nThe percentage of your home that you have paid off is referred to as home equity. This is the sum of the current value of your house and the amount that you still owe on your mortgage. Home equity is a crucial way for many Americans to accumulate personal capital over time. Your equity grows as the value of your home rises over time and you pay down the balance on your mortgage.<\/p>\n

While there aren\u2019t a lot of limitations on how you can utilize your home equity, there are many ways to make the most of your loan.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at several different options for maximizing your home equity.<\/p>\n

Investing for Long Term<\/h3>\n

A home equity loan might be helpful if you have your heart set on a low-cost holiday home for your family but need a down payment. However, if you want to invest in anything riskier in the hopes of making more money, you can consider other choices.<\/p>\n

Borrowing money from your home to invest is risky because you don\u2019t know how much money you\u2019ll make. Proceed cautiously.<\/p>\n

College Education<\/h3>\n

A home equity line of credit or home equity loan might be a good way to pay for college tuition if your lender allows it. Although student loans are the most common way of paying for college, when mortgage rates are substantially lower than student loan interest rates, using home equity can be beneficial. It can also reduce the payment by extending the debt\u2019s length.<\/p>\n

It is important to consider all of your options before opting to use your home equity to pay for college tuition. Home equity loans are riskier because if you default on your loan, you might lose your home.<\/p>\n

Improvements to the House<\/h3>\n

Homeowners use home equity loans for a number of reasons. The most popular is to increase the size of their living quarters. Improvements will not only make your home more comfortable for you, but they will also increase the value of your home and draw more interest from potential buyers if you plan to sell it later.<\/p>\n

Home equity may be used to finance large improvements that will increase the value of a home over time, such as a kitchen renovation. <\/p>\n

Before you use your home equity to make changes, do some testing to see if the investment can pay off.<\/p>\n

Consolidation of Debt<\/h3>\n

A home equity loan may be used to refinance high-interest loans at a lower rate. Homeowners may use the equity in their home to pay off personal debts including car loans and credit cards.<\/p>\n

However, the disadvantage is that you\u2019re converting an unsecured loan, such as a credit card with no collateral, into a secured debt, which your estate now protects. You also run the risk of recharging your credit cards after paying them off with home equity funds, significantly raising your debt.<\/p>\n

Expenses for Weddings<\/h3>\n

Some couples use wedding loans, which are personal loans used for weddings, to pay for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Because these loans are unsecured and not backed by an estate, their interest rates are usually higher than home equity loans.<\/p>\n

While a home equity loan for a wedding may seem to be a good idea, be cautious not to take on more debt than you can handle. Instead, look for ways to reduce your wedding costs.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind that if you use your home equity to improve your financial situation or raise the value of your home, you risk losing your home to foreclosure if you don\u2019t pay back a home equity loan or home equity line of credit.<\/p>\n

Email me at kyle.mccray@elementmortgage.com<\/a>, or give me a call at 916.880.8059<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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