If you bought a home in the past few years the odds are overwhelming that your equity increased. According to the National Association of Realtors, the value of a typical home grew by 12.6 percent last year. That means a house worth $184,100 at the end of 2004 was likely to be valued at $207,300 at the start of this year — an increase of $23,200.
No doubt a lot of owners are looking at higher home values and wondering if now is the time to get a home equity loan. For three reasons, at least, it’s a question that should be asked.
First, home equity financing is typically available at rates far below the cost of credit card financing and most other forms of consumer borrowing. By getting a home equity loan and paying off old consumer debts it’s likely that you can substantially reduce monthly costs.
Second, unlike consumer loans, the interest paid for up to $100,000 in home equity financing is generally tax deductible. However, the rules regarding interest write-offs are not straight-forward, there are circumstances where some or all home equity interest may not be deductible. For details, speak with a tax professional.
Third, you...
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