How To Capitalize on Your Assets From Your Bank’s Personal Loans
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While debt is often best avoided, for many it’s a part of life. Whether it’s a mortgage, auto loan or student loan, debt allows you to manage your cash flow by paying off large expenses over time rather than in one lump sum.
Debt tends to carry a negative connotation. However, not all debt is necessarily bad debt. A personal loan is a form of debt that may be an advantageous wealth-building tool if used appropriately.
Here are three smart ways you can both leverage your wealth and capitalize on your assets from personal loans.
Fund a Home Improvement
According to Discover, a personal loan could be used for home improvement projects. If you don’t have the cash saved up to install new energy-efficient windows or replace your 20-year-old leaky roof, you could consider a personal loan to fund the project.
While home improvements such as remodeling your kitchen or bathroom can cost a significant sum depending on the project, these types of improvements can also increase the value of your home. For example, a minor kitchen renovation could offer a 96.1% return on investment, and a minor bathroom update could offer a 73.7% return on investment, per Clever Real Estate.
If you’re able to sell your home for a profit after remodeling, then borrowing money to fund certain home improvements may be a good move.
Start a Business Venture
If you have an idea for a business but you’re in need of capital to get it off the ground, taking out a personal loan could be helpful.
According to CNBC, personal loans can be an effective way to fund a new business venture; however, there are some important things to consider, like the repayment term and whether the loan has any restrictions.
If successful, your business should turn a profit (which is the goal, of course). The increased equity and profits you’re able to generate from your business may very well outweigh the initial borrowing cost of a personal loan.
Consolidate Debt
Using a personal loan to consolidate high-interest debt may lower your monthly payments and save you money in the long term, according to Discover.
Personal loans may have a lower interest rate than, say, credit card debt, which could put more money back in your monthly budget. The money saved from reduced interest payments can be put toward building your savings account or paying off other important debts.
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