Exotic and lovely -- and much more distinctive now than Samantha or Tamara. In the U.S., Samara has been declining in popularity for some years; ranking well below its 2006 peak of Number 350. Samara is a city in western Russia as well as a bona fide first name.
How does a home equity loan work? A home equity loan lets you borrow money, using that equity you have built in your home as collateral. You receive a lump sum of money that is repayable over a fixed term, giving you the security of a locked-in rate and a consistent monthly payment. Plus, unlike most types of consumer loans, the interest on a home equity loan may be tax deductible 2.
A home equity loan is also called a second mortgage. It allows the homeowner to borrow against home equity (which is the difference between the property value and the balance of the mortgage against it). The home equity loan delivers a lump sum at closing and is repaid in monthly installments. Most home equity loans have fixed rates, but some are adjustable.