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Home equity comparison worksheet

Compare a HELOC, home equity loan and refinance without focusing on payment alone.

Use this before the next conversation

  1. Purpose and amount needed
  2. Fixed versus variable payment exposure
  3. Upfront and ongoing costs
  4. Effect on the existing first mortgage
  5. Repayment horizon and exit plan

Write down what you know, mark what still needs verification and avoid including Social Security numbers, account numbers or other sensitive financial information.