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Antonio C.
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Bought a house with equity, How can I use it?

Antonio C.
  • Cambridge, MA
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Hi friends,

Sorry for this question, I am a total newcomer...

I just bought a turnkey property and it has been appraised by the bank for $10k more than the price in my contract. Is there any way to use that equity that I just got with my house?.

Thank you very much in advance, This forum is really fantastic!

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Jon Holdman
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  • Mercer Island, WA
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Jon Holdman
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What's it worth? $10K in "equity" on a $100K house means you have enough to cover the costs if you sell. You have no equity. On a $200K house, you're in the hole. On a $50K house, you have enough to cover the costs and put a little cash in your pocket, but not enough to take anything out. The best you're going to do on a cash out refi is 80%. And you'll likely need to hold it for a year. There will be costs on the refi, I'd guess around $4000 for a $100K loan.

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