Is HELOC a Good Idea? | Pros & Cons of HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)

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  • What is a HELOC? is HELOC a good tool to pay down high-interest debts? Can you use HELOC to fund your early retirement?
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    0:00 HELOC Explained
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Komentáře • 63

  • @idontusegmail7102
    @idontusegmail7102 Před rokem +21

    You really broke this down in a way that people can understand it

  • @dww1213
    @dww1213 Před rokem +3

    Best video addressing my concerns

  • @generay6807
    @generay6807 Před rokem +16

    Thanks for the info. Very easy to understand. I’m retiring in 4 years and was thinking of a HELOC for home improvement and bills. After watching this video I’m gonna pass on this and work harder at paying in cash.

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před rokem +2

      No problem! No matter how much I calculate the ROI, a HELOC just doesn't make any sense.

    • @gk_filer
      @gk_filer Před 11 měsíci +1

      Rates are too high still.Good decision

    • @patricia739
      @patricia739 Před měsícem

      I agree. Me too!

    • @widescreen1272
      @widescreen1272 Před měsícem

      So you want to get more debt to pay debt and put you home at risk?

  • @Romenet310
    @Romenet310 Před rokem +4

    I thought this was excellent. Especially at the end with the Pros and Cons. I have watched TONS of videos on HELOCS.

  • @choosetoshine2610
    @choosetoshine2610 Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent content and informative! New subscriber. ❤

  • @carolinac4406
    @carolinac4406 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @georgiastewart6283
    @georgiastewart6283 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Excellent explanation! 🙏

  • @taniamatthews3058
    @taniamatthews3058 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your help. I lost my job and have debt and almost got a HELOC.

  • @brettrockower1140
    @brettrockower1140 Před 11 měsíci

    subbed!

  • @epsyuma
    @epsyuma Před 11 měsíci +8

    I tried a home equity loan with my mortgage company. I was asking for 35k. They wanted to redo my entire loan to bring the 35k into the total mortgage balance. Then they wanted closing costs of $7600 and a $320 startup fee, and to add insult to injury, they wanted to increase my APR from 2.5% to 8.5%. To hell with them.

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před 11 měsíci +3

      That’s absurd but at the same time I never found HELOC or HEL to be beneficial at all. Thank you for sharing

  • @hunteravent9973
    @hunteravent9973 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Subscribed 👍

  • @OPDNETWORK
    @OPDNETWORK Před rokem +1

    Thank you for amazing video. Great information.
    Debt is dumb unless he cash flows so I am not going to continue to play these borrowing games

  • @igonz22
    @igonz22 Před rokem +2

    Those are some great questions at 2:44 . I’m definitely interested in doing a heloc and this video is very helpful. Thanks bud

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před rokem +2

      You’re welcome. However, I never recommend using a HELOC. This video is just to explain how it works

    • @igonz22
      @igonz22 Před rokem +1

      @@FIREPsyChat 😲 never recommend???

  • @howiewynn8248
    @howiewynn8248 Před rokem +2

    Love HELOC. Best tools to flow moneys & create new moneys.

  • @benny871
    @benny871 Před rokem

    Thanks for the content. I'll probably go with the Home Equity Loan instead.

  • @safaa6821
    @safaa6821 Před rokem

    Thank you very much

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  • @AB-fc5kl
    @AB-fc5kl Před rokem +3

    Great video! I'm looking at a HELOC to do some home improvements and you made some good points in this video. Thank you for posting.

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před rokem

      Glad to help! Just make sure you don’t bite more than you can chew when it comes to debt

    • @gk_filer
      @gk_filer Před 11 měsíci

      We did it last year Oct. 37k regret it the rate will got to 8% or more. Introductory rate at first of 4% My idea was to pay it down with market gains of 2023....not enough unfortunately

  • @user-ie1zf3xl4o
    @user-ie1zf3xl4o Před 13 dny

    Hi. Helpful video. Thanks. What do you think of taking out Heloc to fund an rental property? Thanks for your reply in advance.

  • @DenzelNapoleonRodriguez
    @DenzelNapoleonRodriguez Před rokem +2

    nice video explanation on HELOCs

  • @dnell6854
    @dnell6854 Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @DitNg516
    @DitNg516 Před rokem

    Clear and clean explanation

  • @Noeruiz1990
    @Noeruiz1990 Před 10 měsíci

    Looking to make some home repairs. Over a 3-5yr period. Heloc sounds like a nice option. Make the repairs and pay off the debt asap. Without having to spend my savings all at once.

  • @franklinsantana3553
    @franklinsantana3553 Před rokem

    Excellent video good job 👏

  • @Askandy369
    @Askandy369 Před rokem +1

    In other words,like any other credit issuer. They charge you to use your own money. Not knowing anything about this. Based on your explanation of this. One would give INTEREST in their property to another. It’s bad enough that mortgages are what they are. Then to add something like this into the mix. Just spells lien on your property to me. Great vid

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před rokem +1

      You nailed it. I’m never taking out a HELOC. this video is to explain what it does and how it works

  • @worldchanges10
    @worldchanges10 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bank won’t explain like CZcamsrs (you) but just quickly send requirement documents to sign; after listening to this, I just sell my house, get the cash and pay none of them fees to the HELOC bank

    • @privateprivate8366
      @privateprivate8366 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yep, I’m review HELOC paperwork right now. I was quoted a 9.5% interest rate. HELOC is for $75K, but I only need $22-$25K. I could actually pay it in cash. But want to be prepared for surprises, in the house I’m inheriting. The amount owed is for back property taxes, during probate. I just want to stretch payments for 1-2 years. But am not interested in making the place picture perfect, with renos. Just want out of my apartment as yearly rent is equal to property taxes.

  • @UniversalContentTv
    @UniversalContentTv Před 9 měsíci

    Would you recommend a heloc or he loan to make an investment that will generate income cash flow ?

  • @kelbyt.8787
    @kelbyt.8787 Před rokem +1

    How do you use a HELOC on a rental property you dont live in?

  • @johnnyboyvan
    @johnnyboyvan Před rokem +1

    With huge interest rates it is the demise of many home owners...oh and it can be called at any time!! 😮

  • @kimberli3858
    @kimberli3858 Před měsícem

    My dad wants to take out a HELOC on our home as his brother who just moved to the states (from Mexico) wants to get a home. My uncle doesn’t qualify for a house on his own as he literally just got here less than 3 months ago and although he came to the country with around 25,000 saved, that still isn’t enough to get a home. So my dad was trying to apply for a home for him, but he was only approved for 300,000 but they would need to make a 50 to 70 K down payment, and obviously that’s a lot of money so now they’re considering having my dad get a HELOC in our property. It was bought at 147k, they owe 80k, and now it’s worth 365k. I keep telling him it’s dangerous to get a loan especially a HELOC for his brother, but it seems like he doesn’t care and is going to go forth with it.

    • @marcusgonzales8715
      @marcusgonzales8715 Před měsícem

      Even more dangerous to do a loan for family. Unless it’s a gift and no repayment is expected.

  • @wesautran3385
    @wesautran3385 Před 11 měsíci +1

    what are your thoughts on using a HELOC to finance renovations in an historic home to improve energy efficiency (new HVAC, new attic insulation, window inserts, etc.)? I a have a drafty old house with 25 yr old HVAC system, and my utilities are through the roof. I'm estimating needing 50k to do this work and estimate saving $300 a month (gas & electric bills) after energy improvements.

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I am against it because the math doesn't add up to me. Now you're looking to spend $50K to save $300 a month. So if you pay $300 back to your $50k, that's almost 14 years. You're going to pay 10% in interest for 14 years? Can't you save cash and pay for the home improvement and not do the entire project all at once?

  • @TeslaBoy123
    @TeslaBoy123 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for open my eyes on a heloc obviously is a sweet trap bcz is a credit card better I open a regular credit card without put my roof in danger if something happens on the road

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před rokem +2

      Just remember that credit cards can become your worst enemy if you don’t treat them with respect

    • @TeslaBoy123
      @TeslaBoy123 Před rokem

      @FIREPsyChat i understand, but u don't lose u home overnight using a credit card. If you open a heloc account, that is exactly what happen be a homeless for a few thausand if someone get wrong

  • @matthewboone8406
    @matthewboone8406 Před 7 měsíci

    Its really only worth getting a HELOC if youre doing velocity banking in my eyes. If you can dump your income into it and pay expenses out of it. Its a fantastic strategy.

  • @proverbs2life
    @proverbs2life Před 11 měsíci

    I may be looking more towards a home equity loan. I over estimated my ability to keep track of debt my interest rate is currently at 2.5 and definitely don't want to refinance the full amount

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Don’t take out another debt to pay off your current debt

  • @justinpan5445
    @justinpan5445 Před rokem

    During the interest payment period, are you able to pay more per month in hopes to pay back everything early?

    • @jakecivis7402
      @jakecivis7402 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Yes

    • @matthewboone8406
      @matthewboone8406 Před 7 měsíci +1

      That's the exact strategy of velocity banking. Pay all expenses out of it, deposit all income in it, use positive cash flow to drive down principle balance and avg daily int.

  • @joedemont5917
    @joedemont5917 Před rokem

    Hello! Question, 60,000 in 5 different Credit cards and Taxes owed. 250,000 n equity. Is Heloc a good wait to pay these off?

    • @FIREPsyChat
      @FIREPsyChat  Před rokem +4

      Hey Joe, getting a HELOC is just treating a symptom of another financial problem. What’s the root cause of the $60k credit card debt and how do you never get back into it? I’ve been there. I had $110k in debt. You can schedule a complimentary coaching session with me by visiting www.firepsychat.com/coaching.

    • @jakecivis7402
      @jakecivis7402 Před 11 měsíci

      Depends on the cc interest rates. The nice thing is depending on the provider you can pay direct to your principal on the heloc on top of the interest payment. Allowing you to pay the debt off faster. If you can afford to do it this way and then not touch the heloc during the draw period after you have paid it off then your golden.

  • @drtrip8313
    @drtrip8313 Před 7 měsíci

    Not sure why anyone would want to take out a HELOC…

  • @stephenfermoyle4578
    @stephenfermoyle4578 Před 10 měsíci +1

    what are the pros and cons of having to listen to another talking head drone on about HELOC? it is easy...people are overspending with money that does not belong to them at an high rate with usually INTEREST ONLY payments ..... its not rocket science to figure out the dangers of that...get rid of the bad lamp and curtains...clutter is not needed when discussing finance.

  • @chriswuzhere91
    @chriswuzhere91 Před rokem

    Wtf is a droll period?