Friday, 28 March 2008

The Benefits of an Interest Only Equity Loan

Interest only equity loans are a sort of “investment,” since the borrower has the option to select the amount of payments to repay. These loan may also give an incentive to the buyer to take out additional loans for a second, third, or fourth home.

The borrower of this equity loan will payoff high interest and debts with the savings, or else improve the value of their home. Interest only loans are loans that the borrower pays interest for the length of ten years in most instances, and then works toward paying off the capital on the home.

The borrower can also pay additional monthly installments, which will apply toward the principle on the home. Furthermore, the borrower can receive a “25% savings” on the loan; however, risks are involved. The upside is that the equity loan is “tax deductible.” Still, the interest rates on such loans are fluctuating and often higher than average loans. The extra cash you can save by paying the interest can help you payoff secured or unsecured debts, or improve the value of your home, but if you don’t have the capital payments after the ten years, you may be at risk of loss.

Furthermore, if the homebuyer fails to pay the principal on the interest only loan, the interest rates will increase. The interest only loans are sort of an investment, similar to the ARMS loans, since the borrower has the option to choose the amount of repayments he will pay. The loans also provide options to the borrower by allowing them to choose the length of time to pay interest on the loan. If this specific advantage does not suit your needs as a homeowner, you may want to look for a
different type of equity loan for your home.

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