LENDERS FREEZING HELOCS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU? - 02/28/08 03:36 PM
One of the consequences of the continuing decline in home values across the country is that lenders are beginning to feel a little uneasy about their portfolio of Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC).  As a result, several major lenders have begun freezing access to the untapped portion of their borrower's HELOC's, which can be a major hardship for those using their HELOC as a regular part of their financial plan.
HELOC's are 2nd mortgages taken out on a property that provide a revolving line of credit that homeowners can access as needed, much like a credit card.  Many borrowers use these … (0 comments)

 

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