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What's the best way of getting 20k for home improvements

wint_1
wint_1 Posts: 1 Newbie
in Loans
I need to have 20 k for home improvements. Is it better to put it on my mortgage or should I take out a separate term 10 yr loan?

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  • canny_yorkshireman_2
    canny_yorkshireman_2 Posts: 250 Forumite
    Depends on how much spare dosh you have as the general rule is the longer the term you borrow the money the more you will pay in intrest so a shorter term will mean paying more in installments. So it comes down to lenth of term in mortgage ie is it more than ten years and your ability to repay over a shorter period
    tht
  • Stonk
    Stonk Posts: 951 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    wint_1 wrote:
    What's the best way of getting 20k for home improvements
    Saving up for it.
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