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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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How to Use a Home Equity Loan for Remodeling

Sponsored Content: If you’ve built up enough equity in your home — you might consider taking out a home equity loan to fund remodeling projects.

But it’s important to know what these loans entail and how best to use them to pay for home remodeling.

Let’s dive deeper into what a home equity loan from Discover® looks like, and why you may want to use one for your renovation plans.

What is a home equity loan?

A home equity loan is a second mortgage that homeowners take out by borrowing against the equity built up in their homes.

Say your home is worth $300,000, and your primary mortgage balance is $200,000. That means you have $100,000 worth of equity.

Home equity loans are repaid in monthly installments at a fixed interest rate over a set period of time (ex. 15 or 30 years). Lenders will typically let homeowners borrow up to 90% of their equity.

Some lenders might charge closing costs, but Discover does not require borrowers to pay charges at closing. Once a loan closes, homeowners receive a lump sum cash distribution that can be used to fund renovation projects.

Why use a home equity loan for remodeling?

  • Low interest rates. Compared to other financing options, home equity loans typically come with low rates because they are secured by collateral: the borrower’s home.
  • Tax deductions. You might be able to deduct the interest paid on home equity loans for home improvement from your taxes. Consult your tax advisor for more information about your specific circumstances.
  • Increased home value. Home equity loans might pay for themselves if the renovations they fund end up increasing the property’s value.

How do you use a home equity loan for remodeling?

  • Calculate the equity you’ll need. You should figure out how costly your home remodel will be and borrow only the amount you need.
  • Plan for closing costs. Home equity loans may come with closing costs like appraisal, origination, underwriting and insurance fees.
  • Understand risks involved. Home equity loans are secured by a property, which may be subject to foreclosure if the loan isn’t repaid.

Home equity loans can be attractive options if borrowers are seeking a lump sum of cash upfront. With a second mortgage, you might be able to use the equity you’ve accrued to improve your living space and increase your home’s value.

Contact Information:

Name: Michael Bertini
Email: michael.bertini@iquanti.com
Job Title: Consultant

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