Home Equity

Explore your options for Home Equity loans and HELOCs

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Both options let you borrow against your home’s equity.

With a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) you can:

  • Borrow as needed over time
  • Typically has a variable interest rate
  • Works well for ongoing expenses

With a Home Equity Loan you can:

  • Receive a lump sum upfront
  • Typically has a fixed interest rate
  • Fixed monthly payments

Choose a HELOC if you:

  • Need flexibility to borrow over time
  • Are covering ongoing expenses (like renovations)
  • Are comfortable with variable rates

Choose a Home Equity Loan if you:

  • Need a specific amount up front
  • Prefer predictable monthly payments
  • Want a fixed interest rate
  • Debt consolidation
  • Home improvements
  • Home repairs
  • Emergency expenses
  • Education costs
  • Investing
  • Retirement planning
  • Medical bills
  • Major purchases

Typically up to 80-85% of your home’s value

Your loan amount depends on:

  • Current home value
  • Remaining mortgage balance
  • Credit profile
  • Income

Use this formula: (Home value × 85%) − remaining mortgage = available equity

Example:

  • Home value: $500,000
  • 85% of $500,000 = $425,000
  • Mortgage balance: $200,000
  • $425,000 - $200,000 = $225,000

Estimated equity: $225,000

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