Home Equity Line Of Credit
Qualifying For Home Equity
Maximum Flexibility At A Low-Interest Rate
A Home Equity Line of Credit (also referred to as HELOC) is a loan in which the lender agrees to lend a maximum amount within a term. The collateral is the borrower’s equity in their house, like a second mortgage.
Homes are usually a consumer’s most valuable asset, which is why many homeowners will use a HELOC to pay for major items. The money is often used for home improvement costs, education, or medical bills. A Home Equity Line of Credit is not meant for financial help with day-to-day expenses.
Factor In Everything Before Applying
Before applying for a HELOC, there are a few things you should consider. The first thing is to determine whether you need the extra credit, or would you be able to build and use your savings instead.
If you decide you do need it, make sure to think about flexibility, fees, interest rates, and the terms and conditions of the HELOC. For your peace of mind and to help you plan for repayment, make a plan on how you will use the money you borrow.
Create a realistic budget to determine the amount you need. Once that’s done, create a repayment schedule that will be easy to stick to. You can utilize the equity in your home for investments, renovations, or even for a down-payment on a second home. Contact one of our Calgary mortgage brokers today to discuss applying for a HELOC in more detail!
You can choose between paying just the interest or any amount of the principal balance.
HELOC has no expiry date. The money is always available to you, even after you’ve paid it off
The interest rate of HELOC is low – lower than an open fixed-rate mortgage or an unsecured loan
HELOCs are available for up to 80% of your home’s value
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