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Home Lending Community Blog Eric Cook Build Equity to Build Your Financial Future
2010.02.13 |  10:00:00

Build Equity to Build Your Financial Future


Eric Cook

From reading previous blog posts you have probably gathered that owning is better than renting and that the customizable loan programs at AmeriFirst can help you on the path to home ownership. We’ve also mentioned the word, “equity” quite a bit and you may be wondering how exactly do you build equity by being a homeowner…and what exactly do we mean when we use the term “equity?”

Simply defined, your home equity is the portion of the home you own. Your equity in the home rises as you make monthly mortgage payments toward completely owning your home. The more payments you make, the closer you get to owning the home outright. In basic terms, your equity is the difference between the property value and any outstanding loan balances.

Building home equity can be compared to having a savings account. You are virtually paying yourself PLUS enjoying the benefits of a homeownership lifestyle such as creating and decorating your space without limitations imposed on you by a landlord.

Benefits of building equity abound for the individual homeowner. Let us review your financial situation to determine how you can get the most equity from your home. Our loan programs are fully customizable to your individual needs so call us today to arrange for a one-on-one consultation.

Call AmeriFirst today at 800-466-5646 or contact us online today!



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