Tag Archives: Renovations

What should I do? Credit question?

Daisey M asked: I am a solvent, stable, well-employed, credit-worthy individual. I bought a house 7 years ago which has more than doubled in value due to the market I’m in and of course, location-location-location. I have about $10k of … Continue reading

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PLEASE ANSWER! Should I refinance or take a home equity loan?

Amanda B asked: My husband I are looking to borrow about $35 thousand dollars out of the equity of our home to help finance our son’s college and to do some small renovations. We bought our house ten years ago … Continue reading

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Bad Credit Home Equity Loans

Thomas Lonsdale asked: Bad credit home equity loans are special home equity loans available to people with a low credit score. If you have been eyeing a new home or wish to take a new loan to pay off high … Continue reading

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Choosing Between A Second Mortgage And A Home Equity Loan

Joseph Kenny asked: There are some alternatives available to the homeowner who needs financial help but does not want to refinance their present mortgage. There are however, at least two main options if some sort of equity loan is desired. … Continue reading

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