Friday, September 10, 2010

Refinancing or Home Equity?

I would like to know what to do about refinancing my home or if equity loans are best suited for my needs. I bought my house 3 years ago with a no down first time home owner mortage. I got a 5/1 ARM at 6.125% which will be over in 2008. I want to get a fixed rate now locked in but also would like to boworrow money to pay off debt and do some remodeling and consolidate into one payment. The property is appraised at $ 150,000 and the principal is $ 113,000 will I be able to accomplish my goal? I figure I would need $ 20,000 to pay off the debt and get some things fixed , Any advice would be appreciated.