Before choosing
between a
home equity loan or HELOC, be sure you understand the total cost versus benefit, including interest
rates, fees, monthly payments and potential tax deductions.
Home equity lines of credit often have interest
rates of
between 5 % and 7 % depending on a length of time for the
loan, if there is one, and the credit worthiness of the borrower.
That may be true, however, there are important differences
between a
home equity line of credit and an auto
loan that make the auto
loan the better choice despite the higher interest
rate.
The most important factor a person should take into consideration when choosing a
loan program whether it be an
equity line of credit, a fixed
rate home equity loan or something in
between depends on your financial portfolio, how you believe your finances will change within the next five years, how long you plan to keep the house you are currently living in and how secure you feel with changing your mortgage payments and increasing your debt.
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