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Home Equity
Home equity lines of credit are incredibly cheap, costing most borrowers 5% or less
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HOME EQUITY FEATURES
They'll fall another 15% to 20% in 2009, according to a rough consensus of economists and real estate experts.

Sell your home and use the equity to pay for a new place to live in a more affordable part of the country.

Despite all the ads, you don't need an accelerated payment plan from a mortgage service company to speed up your payoff.

Our guides will help with everything from finding the right price and boosting its curb appeal to renting it out.

They'll make your home more comfortable and appealing for less than $2,000 -- a lot less in most cases.

We've got dozens of surprising ways to save a few bucks a week or hundreds of dollars a month.

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WASHINGTON - Like many unemployed older workers, 64-year old Allan Kellum fears his age has made it harder to find a new job.

The average rate for a line of credit rose to 5.71% while the cost of a traditional home equity loan edged up to 8.47%.

Jul. 1--Property values in Santa Clara County have actually managed to rise this year -- bucking, if barely, worst-case scenarios that predicted one of the largest drops since the Great Depression -- according to the final review of county tax rolls released Wednesday.

WASHINGTON -- The government will allow more distressed borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth to be eligible for refinancing assistance under an Obama administration housing rescue program.

Jun. 30--UNIVERSITY CITY -- Poor oversight of the fast-growing reverse mortgage industry leaves older people vulnerable to scams and could burden taxpayers, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said Monday at a hearing on the federally insured loans.

Jun. 26--Your home equity has sunk and your mortgage is underwater.

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The government's new income-based repayment plan could shave lots of dollars off your payment.

If you fall far enough behind on your fees or assessments, your condo board can file a lien against your property and force you out.

Buyers moved away from vacation and investment properties in midst of recession.

Here's a simple formula to decide whether it's smarter to send extra money to your lender or save it for retirement.

If you borrowed the money to buy one, you may be able to deduct the interest from your taxes, just like you do for a house.

Falling behind on your mortgage doesn't mean you'll qualify for a foreclosure prevention program that might lower your monthly payments.

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HOME EQUITY CALCULATORS
Home equity calculator
Figure out what the payments will be for any home equity loan or line of credit.
How much can you borrow?
The size of your credit line is determined by the value of your home and how much you owe on it.
Payoff your line of credit
Create a monthly plan that fits your budget.
Debt consolidation calculator
Determine how much you can save by consolidating bills into a home equity loan.
Should you refinance?
That depends on how much you'd save with a new mortgage.
How much must you earn?
Determine the minimum income you'll need for the mortgage you want.
Accelerated mortgage payoff
Save thousands of dollars in interest by adding a little to your monthly mortgage payment.
Cut costs with a cash-out refi
How much could you save by consolidating auto and credit card debt into a new mortgage?
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How much equity do you have?
It's the value of your home minus the balance on your mortgage.
9 steps to cancel PMI
Our checklist can show you when, and how, to stop paying private mortgage insurance.
Find the best home equity loan
This work sheet allows you to make side-by-side comparisons of rates, fees and terms.
12 refinancing questions
What to ask potential lenders when you need a new mortgage.
Questions to ask about homeowners insurance
The answers will help you get the right coverage and the best possible price.
Create a budget
Manage your money more effectively with our easy-to-use work sheets.
Build an emergency fund
Figure out how big your financial cushion should be.
Dealing with debt
Take a comprehensive look at all your bills and develop a plan to pay them off.
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HOME EQUITY REPORTS
Consolidate your debt

How to consolidate your debt

Home equity basics

A step by step guide

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Which home equity loan is right for you?
HOME EQUITY Q&A
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7/4/2009 10:05:58 PM