Home Equity Loans

March 20, 2010

Carmel Real Estate

Commonly recognized as one of the more affluent suburbs of the capital city of Indianapolis, Carmel, Indiana, lies in Hamilton County, just northeast of the city. Home prices in the area had risen exponentially in recent years as larger and more elaborate homes were constructed in a building frenzy catering ...

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Dec. 20, 2007

Maximize Your Home Equity Loan

3 Ways You Can Maximize Your Home Equity Loan

max-i-mize [verb] : 1. to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree
2. to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify
3. to make the greatest or fullest use of.

Your home is your greatest asset, and you can maximize that ...

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Dec. 18, 2007

Should You Tap into Your HELOC to Pay for Gifts

Around this time of year, it’s hard to ignore that little voice telling you to shower those you care about with love.  Even more confusing is figuring out how that voice seems to find its way from your heart to your wallet every year as you run up your ...

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Nov. 28, 2007

Home Equity Loans: By the Figures

The equity in your home is a frequently overlooked asset and it is not typically the first option people consider when they need some cash.  Here are a few interesting figures about home equity loans to consider the next time you are seeking financing for various projects and purchases ...

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Nov. 10, 2007

Treat Yourself to an Improved Home

Has the list of desired repairs and renovations become so long that it sends chills up your spine?  A few improvements may be exactly what you need this season, and with the recent rate cut, this may be a good time to open up that home equity line of ...

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Oct. 10, 2007

Could Your Home Be the Key to Your New Car Purchase

Could using your home equity as your auto loan provide you with some extra gas money?  For many homeowners, the answer is yes.  Because many people frequently overlook this huge asset in which they reside, they end up spending thousands of dollars more in interest and finance charges ...

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Sept. 25, 2007

Home Equity Loans with Frequent Flyer Programs

Use Your Home to Get Away: Home Equity Loans with Frequent Flyer Programs

Just because you’re paying off an unexpected expense by using a home equity loan or line of credit doesn’t necessarily mean that vacation needs be out of mind.  Many financial institutions partner up with airlines to ...

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Sept. 18, 2007

Use Equity for College

Use Your Home to Send Your Child to Their Home Away from Home

We’ve all seen those stickers that proudly boast “University of Southern California Mom” or “Harvard Dad.”  What they should really say is “Pay to the Order of USC” or “Sending the Checks to Harvard University ...

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Sept. 14, 2007

What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for You

Informa Research Services Says “Don’t Panic!”: What a Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for You

Rest assured, the world is not coming to an end because of a possible Federal Reserve discount rate cut.  On Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee will meet to discuss whether or not ...

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Sept. 12, 2007

3 Mistakes to Avoid Home Equity Loan

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Home Equity Loan

A home equity loan can be a great resource to homeowners who need some extra money to do a renovation project, pay for college tuition, or even make a large purchase. However, there are three mistakes that you as ...

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