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Not usually. There isn't much point, you're just trading one lien for another. And usually the line of credit will have a higher interest rate then the mortgage. If not, it may make sense to get a lower credit rate.

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Can someone who is on the home deed but not on the mortgage get a home equity line of credit?

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Where might one receive advice regarding a home equity line of credit?

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What is the difference between refinance and line of credit?

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Can you have 2 mortgage loans through same mortgage company?

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What is the difference between home equity line loans and line of credit loans?

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