Unlock your home's potential
Thinking about adding an addition to your home or budgeting for a set number of projects? Instead of adding expenses to a high-rate credit card take advantage of a Home Equity Loan to fund your home renovations. Landmark makes it easy to apply, start using your home’s equity to accomplish more today!
What is a Home Equity Loan?
Home Equity Loans will give you a lump sum of cash which is repaid over a fixed period with a fixed interest rate. With a low fixed interest rate and fixed monthly payments over the life of the loan this is a great choice for individuals planning out a specific home project. Landmark makes it easy to apply and offers terms that can fit your budget.
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Benefits of a Home Equity Loan
Receive lower rates and no annual fees. A Home Equity Loan, sometimes referred to as a renovation loan, is great when you know exactly how much cash you will need for your projects and prefer consistent payment options. -
Consider a Home Equity Loan
If you need help consolidating high-interest debts, want to pay off medical or education expenses or have a budgeted home improvement project, choose the term that best suits your needs and utilize a Home Equity Loan.
Compare Your Options
Let’s do a quick breakdown of three popular funding options that can play a part in home related renovations or expenses. Check out these key differences and decide which one works best for you. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us for more information.
HELOC
- Revolving line of credit to draw funds when needed
- Variable interest rate
- Perfect for changing project plans
- Flexible spending option
- 10-year draw period2
Home Equity Loan
- One-time lump sum of cash
- Fixed interest rate
- Consistent monthly payments
- Great for budgeted projects like home additions
- Lower interest rate than a credit card
Cash-out Refinance
- Frees up funds for large expenses or bills
- Convert your equity to cash with a new mortgage
- Can lower the interest rate of your current mortgage
- Higher closing costs and fees
Home Equity Loan Process
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Research
Make it a point to understand the amount of funds you need. Chat with an expert to get a better understanding of the process and your home’s loan-to-value ratio. -
Apply
Submit your application online or in person. One of our experts will guide you through the process and inform you about any additional documentation or information needed to get your approval. -
Approval
After you have been approved you will receive your lump sum of cash. You can now use it to move forward on your projects! -
Repayment
For the life of the loan, you will be required to make consistent payments at a fixed interest rate.
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Remodel or Relocate?
Do you love your home, but it just isn’t meeting your needs anymore? Perhaps your family has grown, your aging parents are moving in or you’re working from home now. Would it be better to renovate your current home or buy a new one? Here is a list of questions to ask yourself to help you think through your decision.
Home Equity Loans FAQs
Have additional questions? Check out some of these common question about Home Equity Loans. If you need more information please contact us and we will connect you with an expert!
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A Home Equity Loan is a type of Second Mortgage. They are simply two different names for a loan that is taken out against your home to get cash for home improvements, pay off existing debt or to use for another expense.
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A home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC) offers two different ways to access funding for repairs, renovations or additional expenses by using your home’s equity. Your home’s equity is calculated using the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio:
Home Equity Loan:- Provides a lump sum of cash
- Repaid over a fixed term
- Consistent monthly payments
- Fixed interest rate for the loan duration
HELOC:- Revolving line of credit to draw when needed
- 10-year draw period
- Operates similar to a credit card with multiple ways to access
- After the draw period you’ll enter a repayment period that can last up to 15 years
- Interest only payments during the draw period
- Interest and principal payments during the repayment period
- Variable interest rate
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When applying for a home equity loan, please provide the following:
- Proof of income (pay stubs for the last 30 days, 2 years W2 or 1040s)
- Proof of Homeowner's Insurance (policy declaration page)
- If you have a first mortgage, your most recent statement
- A copy of your tax bill Additional information may be required.