Explaining An Access Bond
Aug.17, 2009 Categories: Mortgages
A new type of bond has emerged over the past few years, called an access bond. Access bonds are now available at almost any bank. This type of bond treats your home loan very much like a savings account, but it provides a balance to your savings account that is equal to the equity of your home.
Really, access loans and traditional home loans are very similar. The big difference is that access accounts have a savings account component. The balance of that savings account reflects the equity you have in your home. Basically, all that means is the more your home is worth, the more money you will have in your access savings account. It’s important to understand though, that if you take the money out of this savings account, you are actually taking it out as a loan against the equity in your home.
This type of loan really provides borrowers with a unique type of money management opportunity. What you pay into your home loan, over and above the normal installment, not only lets you pay off the home more quickly, but it also offers a surplus that can be used for short-term loans. However, you need to keep in mind that these funds must be paid back. You will pay them back at the same interest rate you have on your home loan. Really, the key is to only borrow what can be paid off in a short amount of time.
One advantage of an access bond is that you are able to tap into your home’s equity. You can do this at any time, and you the money can be used for short-term debts, a vacation, home renovations, or a new vehicle. In fact, purchasing a vehicle through an access loan could be a very smart move. The interest rate on a home loan is frequently lower than the prime lending rate. On the other hand, car loans are usually higher than the prime lending rate. As a result, if you borrow on an access bond, you can purchase your vehicle at a lower interest rate.
It’s also popular to set up student loans on an access bond. Student loans have higher interest rates, and are set up to ensure that you pay interest for the maximum amount of time. This is because you can only pay interest, until the student has graduated from school. Choosing to use an access bond for these expenses assures a lower interest rate. It also allows you to repay the money on a more suitable timeline.
There are advantages and disadvantages with access bonds, just as there are with all loans. It’s true they may have a lower interest rate, but access bonds also have a shorter repayment term. If you fail to meet that term, you could end up paying far more in interest than you would have paid with a traditional bond. It’s also important to keep mind that you are borrowing against your home. If you cannot repay the loan, then the bank can and will repossess your property.

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