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mperera
Aug 18, 2010, 08:19 PM
I want to renovation a old home, but cannot get a loan, is it wise for me to borrow from my 401K plan to renovate and rent my property?

Clough
Aug 18, 2010, 10:37 PM
Hi, mperera!

Is there no way that you can renovate the property gradually, over a long period, please? If you borrow from your 401K wouldn't you risk not being able to make as much interest then, on your 401K?

Thanks!