Home Equity Loans

Home Equity Loans


 

Home Equity Loans

A home equity loan can go by many names, such as an equity loan, equity mortgage, or a second mortgage. These loans allow you to borrow money against the equity you have built in your home. The amount you can borrow will depend, at least in part, on how much equity you have.

Equity refers to the difference between the fair market value of your home and what you owe on your mortgage. If your home is valued at $300,000 and you owe $225,000 on your home loan, you have $75,000 in equity. Most people can borrow up to 85 percent of their home equity in a loan.

Equity Mortgage Loan

How Do Home Equity Loans Work?

When you take out an equity loan, you have access to the full amount of the loan. This is the primary difference between an equity loan and a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, which works much like a credit card with a line of credit.

In most cases, you must pay off your home equity loan within 15 years. Most equity loans have fixed interest rates, whereas HELOCs usually have adjustable rates. You can use your second mortgage to pay for medical bills, education, home improvements, remodeling, and anything else you like. Interest you pay on a second mortgage is tax deductible, as well.

While equity loans can be very beneficial, they must be used carefully, especially when it comes to buying consumer goods. This is because the loan is secured by your home. If you default on your loan, you can end up in foreclosure.

How Equity Mortgage Loans Work

Benefits of a Home Equity Loan

There are many advantages to choosing an equity loan:

  • Interest rate is usually fixed and much lower than average credit card rates
  • You can borrow anywhere from 85 percent to more than 100 percent of your equity
  • You may have up to 15 years to pay off the loan
  • Interest paid is tax deductible

If you need a significant sum of money to buy a car, pay off bills or fund college, and you can afford the payments, a second mortgage is worth your consideration. Interest rates are usually very low, which makes these loans popular among borrowers who want to consolidate debt.

If you do not need a large sum of money at once, or you want to access your money in case of emergency, a HELOC may be a better option.

Benefits Of A Equity Mortgage Loan

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Mortgage Investors Group, based in Tennessee, offers residential financing in a number of states in the southeast, See MIG Service Areas. Terms and conditions to apply to home financing. We want to share with you the loan terms vary based on several characteristics and your financial profile. These include but are not limited to loan program, loan purpose, occupancy, credit history, credit score, assets, and other criteria per loan type. The repayment terms and interest rate may vary from time to time. The terms represented here are based on certain assumptions outlined below and/or noted on the loan outline page. Additional details concerning privacy, program disclosures, licensing specifics may be found at migonline.com Legal Information.

MIG Loan Officers will help gather the information needed for an individual assessment to provide home financing which matches the loan characteristics with your home financing needs based on your financial profile, when you are ready to begin a full loan application. For estimates and general information before that step, the basis for which the mortgage financing information are as follows:
  • Rates are subject to change at any time.
  • Rate locks are available at current terms for 30 to 180 days based on program type, credit profile, property location, etc. which will affect the available rate and term.
  • Payments will vary based on program selection, current rates, property location, etc.
  • Not all programs are available in all states.
  • Some loan programs may not be available to first time home buyers.
  • Terms and conditions apply, which may include restrictions or limits per loan program.
  • Information is generally based on primary residence occupancy with no cash out when refinancing.
  • Unless otherwise stated, terms shown are estimates based in part on credit score of 700 or higher; owner occupancy, escrow account is established for taxes and insurance(s); debt-to-income ratio no higher than 43.0%; PMI applies to conventional loan programs over 80.0% LTV; VA,FHA & RD require insuring fees included in loan and/or payment; fixed rate, 30 year term.

An MIG Loan Officer is available to help with your financial details to determine which characteristics apply to your situation for a personalized look into which loan program best fits your home financing needs. Please use the Find a Loan Officer link or reach out to Mortgage Investors Group at 800-489-8910. Equal Housing Lender 1.2020