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June 27 2019

How Can I Pay for My Roof with No Money?

Harry Maguire Uncategorized

It seems that money is an inevitable thing on this planet, and unsurprisingly, we can’t survive without it. As an old adage says “money makes the world go round”, let’s see how this old saying affects our choices in life, even if those choices are meant for our survival.

Increase your home’s property value with a new roof.

We do not want to spend money on things we believe are not part of our priorities. But when life, health, and property are at stake, we should not hesitate to spend. For example, a roof that leaks is not only about a single hole which can easily be patched; underlying problems could be the cause of damages, leaving your home vulnerable to pest attack caused by moss and mildew from water and moisture retention. And since roof replacement is quite an expensive endeavour, you might have second thoughts if you could afford to even begin with.

Many factors affect the cost you need to spend for roof repairs or replacement. The question of cost is rather a difficult point to answer, as prices vary. The amount you need to spend depends on the size of the damage. If it is a replacement, the amount will conform to the whole roof size. Other things to consider are the age of the roof, type of pitch, and type of cover, assuming you already have an idea how the types of tiles compare with the price. 

If you have no cash or no savings intended for roof repair, you can still protect your home with these viable options.

Bank

One way to finance your roof repair costs is through bank financing. Banks offer to refinance loan and highly useful as they lay down flexible repayment options. Some loans are specifically patterned for a purpose, thus, for your concern, you will be availing a bank loan that covers only to pay for roof repair. Talking to a bank expert will help you decide if you can handle the payment and if the interest they impose is decent enough to be repaid.

Home improvement loan

Perhaps one of the most common reasons for home improvement is the replacement of a roof. Home improvement loans can be used in different home improvement ideas, such as refurbishing a loft, adding an extension, improving windows and doors, adding a deck, garage makeover, or roof repair. Creating or remodelling any part of your home gives you the opportunity to either enjoy the beauty of a new roof and experience the convenience or benefit from the profit of resale.

Borrowing money from agencies and loan bodies is a risky take. The online financial marketplace has many loans to offer, but if you are not clever in your decision-making, you will forget what you are actually loaning for and the loan product awarded may not be appropriate for your paying capacity. Speak only to reliable salespeople and understand carefully the loan agreement before you sign; this is to protect you from hidden charges.

Personal loan

Personal loans are money you can borrow from credit unions, lenders, and even bank. However, the amount you can get for a personal loan is not as much as what the other bodies offer; the amount would not be enough to cover for a roof replacement, especially if you lack the requirements for higher loan offers. Often, personal loans do not require collateral, but paperwork will give you the headache most especially your employment history is not impressive. For these kinds of loan, lenders require guarantors instead of collateral.

Home equity

If you are a property owner, you can offer your home as your collateral to secure a home equity loan. This type of loan offers considerate interest rates, whether you have good or bad credit, and it’s recommendable only for those who have the courage to lose their home by default and have some kind of bad credit history. If they weren’t able to pay or when the time came and they couldn’t pay, the lender will automatically possess the home from the owner.

Get an informed decision

Acting this early if you some have signs of roof problems will save you more money than having to spend much on loans and interest if you need a bigger amount. A roof replacement is far more expensive than a roof repair. So, get your chances now and ask a reliable roofer in your area. Our roofing contractors in Birmingham (CLICK HERE) could be the first people you can approach to solicit for information that will help you arrive at a smart solution.

Further information from our expert roofers at Birmingham Roofers will cost you nothing. Call us now and we will be more than happy to assist.

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