In Texas, you can only take out up to 80% of your home's equity, which means up to 80% of your property's appraised value. You must retain at least 20% equity in your home.
Home equity sharing may also be wise if you don't want extra debt reflected on your credit profile. "These agreements allow homeowners to access their home equity without incurring additional debt," says Michael Crute, a real estate agent and operations strategist with Keller Williams in Atlanta.