No closing costs on your home equity loan1
When you have equity in your home, you have options. You can use that equity to pay for home improvement projects, college tuition or debt consolidation. A Home Equity Line of Credit allows you to borrow money for up to 10 years from the equity you have in your home any time you need it. Plus, you'll have up to 15 years to repay the balance. Your monthly payment is based only on the amount being used.2 Here are some other great features of Home Equity Lines of Credit from Educational Systems Federal Credit Union:
- Home financing options up to 90% of your home's total estimated value
- Possible tax benefits3
You'll save money with an introductory interest rate of 4.99% APR for the first six months, 7.00% APR variable thereafter.4
Estimate your equity
The first step is to calculate your home’s value through a real estate site such as Zillow.com for a free estimate. When you have your estimated value, multiply it by 90% to determine the maximum equity you can borrow. Using that maximum equity amount, subtract the outstanding balance on your current mortgage. The difference between your maximum equity value and what you owe is the amount of equity available for your loan.
(market value x .90) - (first mortgage balance) = available equity
What you'll need for your application:
- Current mortgage statement
- Current employment and income information (recent paystub, retirement benefit statement, most recent tax return)
- Proof of homeowner's insurance
- Other documentation may be required
Frequently Asked Questions
You may mail your loan payment, pay online by transferring funds from a checking/savings account (please note that you must be set up for Digital Banking), or you may pay in person at any of our branch offices. In addition, you may set up a debit from another bank account or create a distribution from a direct deposit or payroll deduction.
Take care of expenses with a Home Equity Line of Credit.
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1 Closing costs on second mortgages and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) will be paid by the Credit Union. The closing costs will be recouped by the Credit Union if the loan is paid off and closed within three years. Closing costs vary and will depend on the location of the property and the amount of the loan. Closing costs typically range between $500 and $2,000. Property insurance is, and flood insurance may be, required. This offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. All applicants must meet membership eligibility requirements.
2 Payments are based only on the amount being used with a minimum payment of 1.25% of the outstanding balance each month or $50.00, whichever is greater of the outstanding month-end balance.
3 Consult your tax advisor to determine whether the interest is tax deductible. Some restrictions may apply.
4 Loans subject to credit qualifications and approval. The Home Equity Line of Credit offers an introductory rate of 4.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for the first six months. Rate thereafter is a variable rate based on The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus/minus a margin, adjusted quarterly. The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for this variable rate product is based upon The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate rounded to the nearest 1/4% (Index), plus the applicable margin. Rate Changes: The Annual Percentage rate can change quarterly on the first day of January, April, July and October after the expiration of any discount period. The rate cannot increase or decrease more than one percentage point at each adjustment; this limitation does not apply to the adjustment occurring after a discount period expires. The maximum Annual Percentage Rate that can apply is 12% or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is less. However, under no circumstances will your Annual Percentage Rate go below 5.50% any time during the term of the plan unless it is during a discount period. Homeowner’s insurance is required.