Cash offer frm Credit card w/ 4.99% APR for life and HELOC w/ 8%. Which one should I choose for home improv.?
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I would do the home equity loan because your interest will be tax deductable.
Depending upon your tax bracket and other deductions, you may be able to deduct the interest on a HELOC. I don’t believe this to be too important in your situation given the 3.01% spread in the two rate options. The credit card is fixed and a lot less expensive than the HELOC. The HELOC is a floating rate tied to prime and we’re in a rising interest rate envirionment. The credit card seems to be the better choice.
Things to consider: What is the minimum payment for each option? Do you need a low payment, or are you planning to retire the debt quickly?
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