Home equity loans: Step-by-step and how-to information on equity loans and home equity lines of credit

Starting Out

•	Test your home equity IQ See if you're ready to take this important financial step.
•	What can you do with the money? Just about anything -- but some choices are wiser than others.
•	Understanding your credit report You had better know what it means -- and how to improve it.
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Getting your loan

•	Fees and other costs They vary widely -- and they're negotiable.
•	Don't get trapped in a balloon With balloon payments, you better plan ahead -- or get ready for a rough landing.
•	Watch out for scams Stripping, flipping and packing are common sins of crooks in lenders' clothing.
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Closing the deal

•	Your rights under the Truth in Lending Act You'll strike a better deal when you know your rights.
•	Time to start reaping those tax advantages If you've consolidated your bills, you can now start deducting. Here are the rules
•	12 tips for living with your equity loan You've closed the deal -- now you have to live with a smaller financial cushion.
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Home Equity

Compare today's rates

NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES

$30K HELOC	4.66%
$50K HELOC	4.28%
$30K Home equity loan	5.97%

Rates may include points

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