Most Americans dream of owning their homes free and clear someday, part of their retirement nest egg. Yet, for many, this dream gets farther and farther from reality as they break into their home equity piggy banks.
I am somewhat surprised at the number of our loan applicants, even many of our excellent credit quality customers, who have taken equity out of their homes over the last few years via cash-out refinances or home equity loans, says Gary Miller, a 25-year veteran of the credit industry and CEO and co-founder of FirstAgain LLC, a financial services company based in San Diego, Calif. Now, with larger mortgages and often less equity, particularly with the recent home price depreciation hitting many areas of the country, these people face a longer and more difficult path to debt-free home ownership.
Before you decide to borrow against your hard earned home equity, consider the following:
* Are you using your home equity for something that actually adds value (equity) to your home, such as a remodeling project or a swimming pool or for something important in your life such as a childs education or unexpected medical bills? This can be a prudent way to...
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