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Risks of tapping home equity

It can make sense to tap a home's equity and invest in other assets. But the decision has risks.

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Home Equity Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
30K HELOC
5.10%
5.12%
30K Home Equity Loan
7.45%
7.47%
50K HELOC
4.82%
4.84%
75K Home Equity Loan
8.25%
8.25%
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ByDon Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP
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Risks of tapping equity
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