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Home Equity Loans Vs. Refinance Loans

To many people, there seems to be very little difference between a home equity loan and a refinance loan. However, there are some differences. You will find that a home equity loan, whether it looks like a more traditional loan or a line of credit, offers a little more flexibility. However, the refinance loan usually offers a lower interest rate. Both types of loans, however, have interest that is tax deductible. Make sure you understand the features of both before making a decision between home equity loans vs. refinance loans.

Home Equity Loans

Included in home equity loans are home equity lines of credit. You can decide how much of your equity you want to use as collateral for the loan. Equity is how much you ?own? of your home. It is the difference between how much you have left to pay on your home loan and how much your home is worth on the current market. You can borrow part of your equity, or you can borrow all of it. Additionally, you can choose how you want to receive the money: as a lump sum or as a line of credit. This can allow you some flexibility. If you choose the line of credit, you don?t have to borrow up to the limit, but more is available if you need it.

Refinance Loans

While some of the accumulated equity in your home is used in a refinance loan, the loan is really meant to establish new terms for your loan. The entire mortgage is redone, and some of the accumulated equity you have can be added in for a ?cash out,? where you take cash and your home is refinanced for an amount that is higher over all. You have no decision as to how to take your loan. It is lump sum. It is applied to ?pay off? your ?old? mortgage, and the remainder, the ?cash out? portion, is given to you. Usually, it is possible to spread the terms out over a longer period of time than a home equity loan, and you usually end up with a lower interest rate.

Home Equity Loans vs. Refinance Loans: Which is Best For You?

You have to decide which would work best for you. If your purpose is to mainly to fix an interest rate or change the loan term to something longer or shorter, and maybe get a little extra cash to pay some bills or take a vacation, the home refinance loan may work best for you. However, if you are looking for flexibility, and you are not sure exactly how much you need, a home equity loan, in the form of a line of credit, might be your best option. Do your research, though, and shop around for a loan that suits your specific needs.

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