A Home Secured Loan is like any other secured loan, taken by placing your home as collateral with the creditor. Lenders look favorably on people who are home owners as this demonstrates a commitment to repay the loan on time. Although you are still living in your home, the creditor is in legal possession until repayment. The interest rate offered on Home Secured loans is obviously lower as here the creditor is taking on a lower perceived risk. The amount that can be borrowed relates to the equity in your home. The amount you can borrow, the APR you are offered and the term of your home secured loan all depends on your personal financial status and the lending company