27 Nov 2014

0 Comments

by

What is home equity, how can you use it?

There are lots of benefits to homeownership, especially right now in Calgary’s market with rental prices skyrocketing, why not pay less per month and pay your own mortgage instead of someone else’s? Plus, when you own a home, you’re building equity and the freedom to use that equity towards financing elsewhere. To explore this concept, let’s answer a couple questions:

What is home equity?

It is the market value of a homeowner’s unencumbered interest in their property, also known as real property value. With each mortgage payment you make, you’re building equity in your home. You can think of this equity as a source of financing when the unexpected happens. Borrowing money against the equity in your home usually comes at a lower interest rate than other avenues as well.

How can you use the equity in your home?

  • Pay off other higher interest rate debts, such as credit cards
  • Renovate, repair or add on to your home
  • For big life events: wedding, tuition, etc.
  • Purchase a second home or vacation property
  • Emergencies, such as injury or critical illness

Want more information on your specific situation? Feel free to contact me with your questions, comments or you can always reach me on Twitter.

Tags : calgary equity, calgary home buyer, calgary home equity, calgary home ownership, calgary homebuyer, calgary homeownership, calgary mortgage, calgary mortgage broker, calgary mortgage lender

Leave A Comment






© 2026 Canada Mortgage Direct. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by TechWyse
TechWyse-logo