Guest column: Home equity loans should be used sparingly

Story date: 2007-10-27 12:24:00
Added on: 2007-10-27 23:00:18

Kansas City Star - If you owe $100,000 on your first mortgage, you may borrow against the remaining $60,000 of your home’s equity. • Be aware of rate fluctuations and be sure you can pay the higher interest rates when they occur. Home equity lines do not have fixed ...


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