When you get a traditional home equity loan you’re taking a risk. You are borrowing a set amount on which you’ll be paying payments and interest charges. And, you might end up having to pay payments on more money than you actually need.

With a home equity line of credit you won’t have a fixed amount that you can spend. The bank will set a limited amount that you are allowed to use and you request only what you need. The minimum payments are generally only the interest fees for the amount that you withdraw.

After you’ve repaid the principal amount, you can make withdrawals over and over again. It’s a great solution for obtaining the money that you need to make home repairs and improvements. And, once you’ve paid it off, you have the option to do even more to your home without having to apply for a new bank loan.