Guide to Refinance, Mortgage,
& Home Equity Loans in
Lynchburg, Virginia (VA)

If you are purchasing a new home, you want to shop for a great mortgage as well as a great home. It is a smart idea to shop for the mortgage first because that way you know how much you can afford and you can be pre-approved for the loan. You can choose from several home financing options including fixed rate, adjustable rate, and hybrid mortgages.

Lenders have traditionally required 20% down payments for home loans, but that is not always necessary now. There is even 0% down mortgages available. Many lenders will also allow you to borrow part of your down payment from family members.

By getting pre-approved for a mortgage you can shop for the perfect Lynchburg home for your family without stressing about whether you will be able to buy it.

Refinancing

People refinance their homes for two reasons: to get a better interest rate or to capture part or all of their equity as cash. Refinancing is similar to getting a mortgage; you go through the same process and pay the same costs, but you do not shop for a new home.

If you have a home in Lynchburg, refinancing may be a good idea for you. If you still have an adjustable rate mortgage, this is a good time to lock in a lower fixed rate mortgage and avoid costly interest increases.

Lynchburg homes have increased in value over 16% in the past couple of years, so you could have a pretty good sum of money invested in your home’s equity. If you need cash for emergency expenses or for upcoming expenditures, like college for your kids, refinancing your home is one way to get that money. The interest is probably tax deductible, too.

Home Equity Loans

If you are reluctant to refinance your home, you can still liquidate your equity with a home equity loan or line of credit. A home equity loan is basically a second mortgage. You keep your original mortgage and borrow against the portion of your home that you own. Home equity loans are usually paid off over ten or fifteen years; at the same time, you continue to pay down your original mortgage.

A home equity line of credit is a little bit different in that you do not cash out your equity. You set up a line of credit that you can use whenever you need it. You do not have to make payments on the money until you actually use it. You can also use your line of credit over again throughout its term (usually about ten years). Say, for instance, that your kid’s college tuition is $8,000 per year. You can borrow that sum at the beginning of his freshman year, pay it back during that year, and borrow it again the next year.

Whether you are considering a home purchase mortgage, a refinance, or a home equity loan or line of credit, we can help. Simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page, and one of our representatives will contact you.

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