Home equity loans are secured with the value of your home so you qualify for low rates. By selecting a home equity loan rather than a cash out refi, you save on closing costs and application fees. And just like with your first mortgage, home equity interest can also be used as a tax deductible in some cases.

Lower Rates, Lower Fees

Secured loans, like mortgages, are cheaper than unsecured loans, such as credit cards. Home equity loan rates are usually 1/3 to 1/2 of unsecured loans rates. That means that your payments are smaller and for a shorter period.

Home equity loan application fees are also cheaper than a refi