If you have chosen to renovate your home then you know the price can easily exceed your predictions. Home renos tend to have what is known as “scope creep.” This is when the renovations start and as they progress new things or problems cause there to be more work than originally predicted. This can be difficult to deal with is funding is limited so its a good idea to build contingencies into your financing plans right at the start. That way when the surprises pop up, you will be ready for them.
When thinking about renovation financing there are two likely candidates for you to consider. The home equity loan and the home owner’s line of credit. The amount available for a home equity loan is based on the amount of equity that you have built up in your home. This loan is sometimes referred to as a second mortgage. It is calculated by taking the value of your home and subtracting the amount left outstanding on the original mortgage. If you own your home outright, then the amount would be the home’s value. As an example, if you have a home that is worth $250,000 and you have already paid off $110,000 then your accumulated equity would be $140,000. The...
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