Rising home equity has increased demand in the cash-out refinance market. But taking out cash against a home isn’t always the smartest idea.
Source: Inman News
The risks of taking out cash against a home in today’s market
Published in Analysis, cash-out refinancing, corelogic, home equity, Investing, Markets & Economy, Mortgage, Sheila C. Bair and USA Today
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