You may be asking yourself how you're going to pay for all your remodeling plans. As a homeowner, you're in an ideal position to use the growing equity in your home to finance home improvement projects. This is one of the smartest means of financing because it allows you to:

      • Lower the cost of your remodel over the long run, since mortgage and home equity interest rates are generally lower than         most other kinds of consumer credit.

      • Potentially deduct the interest payments from your taxes, lowering your cost even more.(consult your tax advisor about          tax deductibility)

You can use your equity in two different ways:
      • Mortgage refinancing. If interest rates are favorable, you can replace your first mortgage with a new, larger mortgage that         includes the value of your equity. In addition to this standard cash-out refinancing, Adelphia Mortgage LLC offers other         products that give you even more money up front by adding in the value of the planned improvement. If you refinance         your mortgage, you'll keep the convenience of one home loan and one monthly payment.

      • Home equity financing. You can keep your existing mortgage intact, supplementing it with a home equity loan or line of         credit.

Mortgage refinance or home equity financing - how do you decide?
It all boils down to the math. Find out how much each financing option will cost by checking current interest rates for each and considering the loan terms you desire. Take a look at some of our online calculators - starting with our Mortgage Refinance calculator. In addition, an Adelphia Mortgage LLC consultant is always ready to help you decide the best option for you.

You'll want to consider:
       • Which option is more affordable? Calculate how much each of these options will cost, including the effect on your           monthly payments as well as up-front costs and fees, some of which may be assessed at closing. Make sure you can           pay for the loan terms that you accept.

       • What is the ultimate cost of the loan? A 30-year mortgage can spread out your mortgage payments and lower the           monthly cost, but you could wind up paying more interest over the life of the loan. In addition, don't forget to factor in           the effects of the up-front costs and fees, some of which may be assessed at closing. Some homeowners would rather           pay more principal off each month and build their equity at a faster rate, some would not.