Tap Into Your Home's Equity
There are many advantages of being a home owner!
The equity in your home may allow you to:
- Using home equity loans for education is another popular choice, with the skyrocketing costs of post-secondary education and higher incomes that don’t qualify for special grants and government-backed loans.
- Home equity loans used to pay for education are an investment. An educated son or daughter is more likely to be financially independent sooner and building his or her own wealth rather than draining yours.
- Unfortunately, college for your kids comes just about that time when you are nearing retirement and may consider home equity loans to offset your reduced income. Don’t over look special educational loans, tax write-offs and scholarships to meet your children’s educational needs.
- With carefully planned and professionally completed work, homeowners put home equity loans back into their homes by adding more square footage, bringing the home up to current building codes, and upgrading to a contemporary home design.
- To make the loan the most effective at increasing property value, reliable contractors and well-planned renovations are a necessity.
- The best improvements from home equity loans increase the fair market value of your home. Remodeled rooms, particularly kitchens and bathrooms, add the most value. Additions are fine also, as long as you don’t over build. Additions should blend with both your home’s existing style and the design of the homes in your neighborhood. Interior painting, carpeting and the like probably won’t add much value, but those cosmetic touches will increase the appeal of your home.
- Eliminate higher-rate debt, like the debt accrued on credit cards. Home equity loans can pay them all off leaving you with one monthly bill that’s probably smaller than the others combined.
- There’s also a good chance the interest rate will be half what you were paying on just one credit card. The rate on home equity loans is cheaper because, unlike credit cards, the debt is secured by your home.
- Additional debt-cost savings are available because with the consolidation you’ll be able to pay off your debt sooner. Along the way you may be able to deduct the interest, up to the legal limits allowed for home equity loans.
| Home Equity Loan-Principal Residence | APR* |
|---|---|
| Fixed Term | 80% Loan to Value |
| 36 months | 4.50% |
| 60 months | 5.75% |
| 84 months | 6.25% |
| 120 months | 6.50% |
| 180 months | 6.75% |
| 240 months | 7.25% |
| *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. LTV=Loan to Value. The APR is current as of 04/17/2024. Your rate on home equity loan may vary from the rates above and will be determined by your credit history, term, and property value. Credit is subject to approval, not all applicants will qualify. Repayment example: For a $50,000.00 loan for a term of 84 months with a 6.25% APR, the monthly payment will be $736.59. A minimum advance of $10,000.00 is required. All Credit Union loan programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Other fees may apply. Flood and /or property hazard insurance may be required. MC Federal Credit Union membership is required. For current rates, fees, and other cost information, please contact MC Federal Credit Union at (800) 834-0082. | |
