Financing home renovation

Renovating or making improvements in the home can not only improve its look and feel & enhance its functionality but it also increase the property value. Since renovating a home can be an expensive proposition, there are a range of financing options available to homeowners.

Some of the most common ways to pay for Home Renovations are listed below:

Secured line of credit

A secured line of credit is a loan that is secured by the borrower’s equity in their property. With a secured line of credit, homeowners can access the funds at any time and for a variety of purposes including Home Renovations. A secured line of credit is ideal for ongoing or long-term renovation projects that require uninterrupted and long-term access to funds. Secured lines of credit are generally available for up to 80-90% of the property value.

Mortgage refinancing

Paying for Home Renovations by Refinancing an existing Mortgage may offer some advantages, especially when the borrower is looking to complete major property renovations. Generally, the borrower can negotiate a better interest rate than that on his/her current Mortgage loan, personal loan and credit card loans. The repayment can also be distributed over a longer period of time. However, Refinancing a Mortgage can involve certain set-up closing costs such as Lender/Brokerage/Legal Fees to which the borrower is responsible for covering these costs from the principal balance of their newly acquired Mortgage loan.

Personal line of credit

A personal line of credit is a type of loan in which the borrower can borrow funds up to a pre-set maximum limit. These funds can be used for any purpose including Home Renovations. As little or as much of the funds, subject to the pre-set maximum credit limit, can be used by the borrower at a time. The borrowed funds can be repaid at any time. The interest will have to be paid only on the spent borrowed funds. And unlike a personal loan, a personal line of credit lets the borrower re-borrow funds without reapplying for another loan.

Second mortgage

Another popular option for financing a renovation project is a Second Mortgage. Obtaining a Second Mortgage allows the borrower to distribute the repayment over a longer period of time and at rates that are much lower than those of other personal loans and credit cards. Second Mortgages are generally available for up to 80-90% of the appraised market property value of the property.

Personal loan

In a personal loan, a fixed amount of money can be borrowed. The full loan amount plus interest will have to be paid back by the borrower through regular monthly instalments. The borrower’s income, credit score and debts affect the loan options and interest rates available to them.

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