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Closing and Continuing Costs
When shopping around for a home equity loan, there is more to consider than just the loan's interest rate. You also may find most loans have large one-time upfront fees, others have closing costs, and some have continuing costs, such as annual fees.
What are Closing Costs?
When you take out a home equity line of credit, you pay for many of the same expenses as when you financed your original mortgage. These include items such as an application fee, title search, appraisal, attorneys' fees, and points (a percentage of the amount you borrow). These expenses can add substantially to the cost of your loan, especially if you ultimately borrow little from your credit line. You may want to negotiate with lenders to see if they will pay for some of these expenses.
What are "Continuing" Costs?
In addition to upfront closing costs, some lenders require you to pay continuing fees throughout the life of the loan. These may include an annual membership or participation fee, which is due whether or not you use the account, and/or a transaction fee, which is charged each time you borrow money. These fees add to the overall cost of the loan.
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FAQs
- What happens when a lender forecloses on the mortgage?
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