HOME EQUITY LINES OF CREDIT
If you own your home, a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can be an affordable way to finance home repairs or improvements, pay for medical expenses, consolidate higher-rate debt, finance large purchases (like education or a second home), or simply serve as an emergency fund to pay for unexpected expenses. And our rates are some of the lowest in the U.S.
A HELOC is an open line of credit, with a variable rate, that you draw from only as you need to. If you prefer a fixed rate and know exactly how much you need to borrow (and want it all at funding), you might want to consider a Home Equity Loan.
We offer two HELOC options: Standard and Rate Advantage.
Standard HELOC
- Promotional rate as low as 6.490% APR for the first six months.1,2 SEE ALL HELOC RATES & TERMS.
- After the first six months, the rate is variable and subject to change after opening (7.250% – 10.750%).
- Available on single-family homes and condos located in the state of California.3
- Loan amounts available from $10,000 to $500,000 depending on occupancy type.4
- No lender origination fees.5
- Advances can be made during the first 10 years.
- Interest-only payments for first 10 years; remaining 15-year term is fully amortized.
- Easily transfer funds to your SchoolsFirst FCU checking account.
Rate Advantage HELOC
In addition to, or in place of, standard HELOC features:
- As low as 7.750% APR. SEE ALL HELOC RATES & TERMS.
- Fixed rate for the first five years; variable thereafter.
- Loan amounts available from $10,000 to $500,000 depending on occupancy type.4
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- The 6.49% APR promotional rate is not available for investment properties or second homes and cannot be applied to the Rate Advantage HELOC. Not all Members will qualify for 6.49% APR.
- This promotion is available for Standard HELOC applications submitted no later than 12/31/2024.
- Property Construction/Sale: The borrower is required to wait until loan funds are received to begin work on the property. A property with construction already in progress may not be eligible. If approved, additional fees will be required. Properties currently listed for sale are not eligible.
- Owner-occupied primary residences, from $10,000 to $500,000. Non-owner occupied properties, from $10,000 to $150,000.
- Some closing costs may be incurred if title charges are required to clear or transfer liens on the subject property. The borrower is responsible for these costs.
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