Home Equity Loans from Your Credit Union
Posted by Belco Community Credit Union on March 13th, 2018
A home equity loan is essentially a second mortgage. The first mortgage was used to buy your home and once a portion of the loan has been paid off or the value of your home has increased, you can getanother loan based on the equity or value of the house. The house acts as security for the loan. Lenders will look at payment history, whether the owner is credit worthy and the value of the home in comparison to the amount borrowed.
A home equity loan from a credit union has its advantages. Some of those benefits may include:
• Easy cash: Getting approval for home equity loans with acredit union is a simple process. Qualification may be easier for this type of loan because your credit unionuses the value of the home for collateral.
• Better interest rates: Like other secured loans, home equity loans have lower interest rates than unsecured loans such as personal loans. This means borrowing costs will be lower.
• It can be used for anything: There are no limitations as to what this money can be used for. Many use a home equity loan to consolidate their debt, pay for higher education or remodel their current house.
• Potential tax benefits: If the loan is used for significant improvements to a property, it is possible to get deductions on the interest paid. A tax preparer would have extensive details about qualifying for and claiming this deduction.
Determine what you need the money for and only borrow what you need. This keeps your debt sensible and manageable. Always manageyour credit scores and ensure they are updated appropriatelywhich can open up more options of credit for your financial needs in the future. You can find some of the best home equity loans with great rates at a credit union.
Credit unions may not be able to approve every loan request from members. When they do, however, the advantages tend to greatly outweigh the alternatives.
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