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.
Also lenders find that borrowers make these payments a priority when their home is on the line. A home equity loan is like a second mortgage. The borrower is given a lump sum and the amount is returned with interest over a mutually agreed upon time period. A home equity line of credit, on the other hand, works like a credit card.