Equity line of credit
Another option is an equity line of credit, which enables you to borrow money as you need it against your house. Rather than a fixed interest rate, an equity line of credit usually has a rate that varies according to what interest rates are doing. Also, the pay- back period is not set—so be sure you’re very disciplined if you consider this alternative. With this type of loan you do not have to pay back principal each month if you don’t want to. You can just pay the interest if it better meets your needs. A home equity loan, on the other hand, works pretty much like a regular mortgage. You can get a fixed interest rate and pay back the loan over a fixed period of time, usually from five to fifteen years.