Your home's equity is a powerful tool
As you make your mortgage payment every month, your equity increases. If the value of your home goes up due to the real estate market, your equity also increases. You can use the equity in your home to fund a variety of improvements—not just around the house. Use a home equity loan (HELoan) or home equity line of credit (HELOC) to:
Frequently asked questions
1 APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Introductory rates start at 4.99% for the first 6 months and are available for owner-occupied primary residences and second homes only; bridge loans are excluded. $10,000 minimum loan amount or $10,000 increase to existing line required. Must apply by December 31, 2026, for introductory rate. As of March 13, 2026, nonintroductory rates range from 7.00% to 10.45% APR. All loans subject to credit review and approval and rates are subject to change without notice.
2 Rates and terms vary depending on lien position, occupancy, loan-to-value, property type, credit score, and debt-to-income. $75 annual fee after first anniversary. The applicable interest rate is indexed to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Prime Rate and is subject to change with the WSJ Prime Rate. The interest rate will not exceed 18%. For a fee of $100, borrowers may lock all or a portion of the outstanding balance for a fixed term at a fixed rate. Home Equity Lines of Credit have a Draw Period and Repayment Period. During the Draw Period, the minimum monthly payment is interest only. At the end of the Draw Period, the Repayment Period begins. During the Repayment Period, the principal balance, excluding previously locked amounts, is amortized over a period of 15 years, which may increase the monthly payment previously due. No application fees or closing costs offer is available for owner-occupied primary residences and second homes only; bridge loans are excluded. There is an origination fee of $1,250 on non-owner occupied properties. All loans subject to credit review and approval and rates are subject to change without notice. For additional information on loan benefits, please view our checking account options.