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: They secure a $80,000 loan, bringing their total debt to exactly 100% of the home's value ($300,000).

: They find a credit union offering a 100% LTV home equity loan. This allows them to "tap" every dollar of their home's current market value. Home Value : $300,000 Current Mortgage : $220,000 100 equity home loan

: Using the funds, they complete the renovation, which ultimately boosts their home's appraisal value to $375,000, creating a new "safety net" of equity they built through the project. Home Equity Loans | Navy Federal Credit Union : They secure a $80,000 loan, bringing their

A "100% equity" home loan generally refers to a loan, which allows you to borrow the entire remaining value of your home without leaving a "safety cushion" of equity. Home Value : $300,000 Current Mortgage : $220,000

: Their kitchen is falling apart, and they want to add a deck to increase their home's resale value.

: While they successfully finish the kitchen, Sarah and Mark are now "fully leveraged." If the housing market dips even 5%, they will owe more than the house is worth (being "underwater").

: Most banks tell them they can only borrow up to 80% of their home's value. After subtracting their existing mortgage, that only leaves them with $20,000—not enough for a full remodel.