Archive for September, 2008

When getting a home equity loan does the bank or credit union do an appraisal on your property?

z400wood asked: When getting a home equity loan does the bank or credit union do an appraisal on your property?

September 28, 2008 • Tags:  • Posted in: Personal Finance • 6 Comments

what is the best fixed rate for home equity for 15 years for100k loan with excellent credit?

rajiv p asked: I have presently home equity loan 100k @ 7.49% as at present rates are better I want a fixed rate loan 15 yrs what best rates i can get for non document loan , I have 790 credit score what will be closing cost(if possible my monthly pament for 100k fixed) I [...]

Is a home equity loan a good idea? Or are they bad?

Shel asked: I understand the concept of equity but can the lender take your home if you fall behind on payments? Is there any real negatives to getting a home equity loan?
Is Wells Fargo Canada a good option?
Thanks.

Can a person get a home equity loan on a house while they are trying to purchase it if the appraisal allows ?

kerry f asked: I am wandering about purchasing a home which the apprasial is $110,000 but I can buy it for $60,000. I am wandering if I can borrow the 60K and and then get a home equity loan for 25K for improvements to the property?

How can you get a bank loan for a house when you don’t even have nearly as much for collateral?

God’sStrength asked: I was looking at a book about real estate investing and it says you can take a small amount of money (Example:$10,000.00 and have the bank give you a $70,000.00 loan added to your $10,000.00 and you can invest in real estate by buying your first home. Now, how in the world is [...]

My parents are taking out a home equity loan to lend me money to start a business, does anyone get taxed?

Felt B. asked: I’m looking to open a shop and my parents offered to lend me some money to help out. They are taking out a home equity loan to lend me about $35,000 to $55,000. I agreed to pay them back. Because they are taking out a loan do they have [...]

How can I get a business start up loan on bad credit?

Pat H asked: Im 20 years old. Tired of working 60 hrs a week for a company who couldnt care less about me. I want to be free of this, and start my own ethical business. I am a great computer technition. I want to open a computer repair shop, but [...]

Should I take a home equity loan to pay off the 17,000 in medical bills I have?

Trixie asked: I got these medical bills from a recent surgery and its causing a huge financial strain on me. I make enough to live comfortably, but not enough to live comfortably and pay this incredible amount of money every month. I am just wondering, since interest rates are so low right now, [...]