How a Home Equity Loan Could Potentially Save You Thousands—and Simplify Your Finances

If you're juggling multiple high-interest debts like credit cards, car loans, educational loans, medical debts, and other types of debt, a Home Equity Loan could be your path to financial relief. Each generation faces unique financial challenges: Gen Z holds an average of $15,022 in non-mortgage debt, Millennials carry approximately $27,976, Gen X averages $30,879, and Baby Boomers typically have about $18,474 (Experian). By leveraging the equity in your home, you can consolidate these debts into a single, lower-interest loan, potentially saving thousands over time. Tap into the combined $30 Trillion of home value today!

The High Cost of High-Interest Debt

As of May 2025, the average credit card interest rate stands at 22.65% for new offers and 21.37% for existing accounts (wallethub.com). For someone with good credit (scores in the mid-600s to mid-700s), personal loans average around 16.61% (Nerdwallet). These high rates make it challenging to reduce your principal quickly, as much of your payments go toward interest.

The Home Equity Advantage

Home Equity Loans typically offer lower interest rates because they're secured by your home. This security allows lenders to offer more favorable terms, making it an attractive option for debt consolidation. Consolidating your debts into a Home Equity Loan reduces your monthly payments and the total interest paid over the life of the loan.

Real Savings Examples

5-Year Home Equity Loan:
Consider an average scenario of $23,000 in non-mortgage debt at an average personal loan interest rate of 16.61%. Over five years, your monthly payments would be approximately $566.80, with total interest payments around $11,007.83.

By consolidating this debt into a 5-year Home Equity Loan at 6.49% APR, your monthly payment drops to about $449.91, and your total interest reduces significantly to around $3,994.82. This consolidation results in monthly savings of about $116.88 and total interest savings of approximately $7,013.01 over the life of the loan.

10-Year Home Equity Loan:
Choosing a 10-year Home Equity Loan at 6.74% APR lowers your monthly payments further to approximately $263.98, saving about $302.82 each month compared to your current payments. While total interest savings are smaller—around $2,330.51—this option significantly eases monthly cash flow, providing greater flexibility in budgeting.

Simplify Your Finances

Beyond financial savings, consolidating debts into a single Home Equity Loan simplifies your monthly obligations. Instead of managing multiple payments with varying due dates and interest rates, you'll have one predictable payment, making budgeting easier and reducing the risk of missed payments.

Use Our Debt Consolidation Calculator

Curious about your potential savings? Use our Debt Consolidation Calculator to enter your debts and see personalized benefits of a Home Equity Loan.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're considering consolidating your debts, First Hope Bank is here to help. Schedule a consultation with one of our experienced bankers to discuss your options and determine if a Home Equity Loan is right for you.

Want to crunch the numbers yourself? Use our Debt Consolidation Calculator.

Note: Using your home as collateral means that failure to repay the loan could result in foreclosure. Ensure you have a stable repayment plan before proceeding.

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