What factors determine whether a home equity loan or HELOC is better, assuming int. rates are similar?

No fees for either one. HELOC is adjustable rate, home equity loan is fixed but you draw the entire amount at once and begin paying interest on the home equity loan (vs. borrowing steadily over time in smaller amounts on a HELOC). No worries with equity, etc.

2nd Home is it better to get an equity Loan to purchase or a 1st mortgage?

We own our house fully No mortgage value approx $550k. We are thinking that we like to retire early to near the beach. Currently we found nice homes with land in that area for $175k. Is it better to get a home equity for the full cost of the Beach home plus any other small [...]

Is it better to get a home loan thru home equity line loan?

I am thinking of refinancing and Chase Bank is ready to give a 10 yr 170k home equity loan. Is this a better than my existing home mortgage loan. Is there anyone who has suggestions for this.

« Previous Page