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| Home Equity 101 - What You Need To Know
If you own a home, you may be able to take advantage of the equity it in to pay for various expenses. But before you decided to pursue this option, here's a few things you need to know.
What is home equity?
According to Investopedia.com, home equity is "the value of ownership built up in a home or property that represents the current market value of the house less any outstanding mortgage loan balance."
Here's a simple example. A house is valued for $125,000 and the home owner owes $100,000. The difference between the two is $25,000, the amount of equity available.
What is Combined Loan to Value Ratio (CLTV) and why does it matter?
Let's answer the second part of the question first. Lenders use CLTV to determine the amount of potential risk associated with a loan - the higher the CLTV, the higher the potential risk, which can mean a higher rate. CLTV is normally expressed as a ratio and is calculated by dividing the total amount owed by the appraised value of the property..
Using our example above, let's say the home owner wants to borrow the full amount of equity available, or $25,000. The amount of the home equity loan must be considered in addition to the outstanding mortgage balance, hence the term combined loan to value ratio.
Here's how the CLTV is calculated:
100,000+25,000/125,000 = 100% CLTV.
What loan options are available?
There are two main options. A home equity loan is usually a fixed-rate loan with a set term that gives you access to all the funds at once. A home equity line of credit is usually a variable-rate loan that allows to you draw on the line as you need, much like a credit card. Those who know they need a specific amount of funds and want a fixed payment and term may find a home equity loan more appealing. Borrowers who need more flexibility may want to explore a home equity line of credit.
First South Financial offers home equity lines of credit with no closing costs, no floor rates, fast turn around times, and limits up to $500,000*. To find out more, please call us at 901.380.7400 or stop by any banking center. If you're ready to apply, click here. |
| *Loans are subject to approval criteria, not all applicants will qualify. Offers are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, please see us for complete details. Equal Housing Lender. |
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