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Let Solar Energy Make Your Home Equity Loan Payment

Friday, May 6th, 2011

One of the most popular purposes for taking out a home equity loan is to finance home repairs, construction and remodeling.  One of the best ways to raise your property’s value is to finance home improvements. Improve Curb Appeal Remodel Your Kitchen Install a Solar Energy System Homeowners have the luxury of taking out a [...]

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Finance Energy Efficiency with an FHA Home Equity Loan

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

The U.S. government announced a FHA home equity loan program that cost-effectively finances energy efficient appliances and solar energy installation.  Home equity rates have declined to record lows as the cost of money continues to be cheap because the Federal Reserve has kept the discount rates at nearly zero.  Most second mortgage programs require equity, [...]

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Homebuilders Report Increase in Home Improvement Financing Demand

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Needless to say, the home equity sector of the mortgage industry has had three poor consecutive years.  With the credit crunch nearly killing all home equity loan programs across the nation, it was difficult for homeowners to access cash with a home equity line of credit or a closed end second mortgage.  2010 is showing [...]

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