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After the disaster home repairs

Financing post-disaster home repairs

2004's hurricane season is one for the record books. Insured damage estimates are already over $26 billion. For homeowners, the out-of-pocket expenses are piling up. If you are considering a home equity loan to bring your home back to pre-hurricane condition, make sure you know what you are getting. There's a big difference between a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit. And, that's just the beginning.

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Rebuilding with home equity loans and HELOCs
Home equity loan vs. home equity line of credit

Borrowing money by using the equity you have in your home is a popular, easy and often flexible way to finance home repairs.

 
Understanding home equity loan options

Tapping the equity in your home is not as complicated or expensive as getting a mortgage.

 
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Using equity to finance home remodeling
Measure your options as carefully as you measure your lumber.
Plus: FAQ on leveraging your home's equity
 
Finding the best loan rate
Check the Bankrate.com loan search engine for the best home equity loan or line of credit available in your area.
 
Getting the job done right
How to hire a contractor

Repairing your home is not something you do every day. Be selective when hiring the person for the job.

 
Don't get nailed by bad contractors
Here's how to avoid shoddy workmanship and contractor scams.
 
 
-- Posted: Oct. 1, 2004
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