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Home Equity Line of Credit

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Home Equity Line of Credit

Ready for a bathroom upgrade or maybe even a bathroom of your own.  Is the family growing and you need more space.  You can use the equity in your home to make your home improvement wish list a reality. 

HELOCS are also a savvy way to manage big expenses like college tuition or make an investment in your future.   

A SCU HELOC is a good option when renovations, bills or your future is calling

A SCU HELOC is a good option when renovations, bills or your future is calling

Home Improvement

Tackle repairs and update your house while increasing its value.

  • Update your kitchen or bathroom
  • A backyard stay at home oasis
  • Add some room with an addition

Major Expenses

Take control and manage large expenses

  • Consolidate high interest bills
  • A surprise wedding
  • Dealing with medical expenses

Opportunities

Looking to the future. HELOCs can help you get there

  • Investment property
  • Second home
  • Starting new business

Home Equity Line of Credit

Highlights


  • No Annual Fees
  • No Pre-Payment Penalties
  • No Closing Costs
  • 10 year draw period and 10 year repayment period

  • Borrow up to 80% of the equity in your home
  • Line amounts from $10,000.00 - $750,000.00
  • Variable interest rate at Prime minus .50% with a floor rate of 3.50%

Take advantage of our low introductory rate of 5.99% APR* for the first 12 months then Prime Rate minus 0.50% APR after the intro period 

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APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Introductory 5.99% APR is fixed for the first twelve months. After the first 12 months, the rate on the outstanding balance will revert to a Variable APR at .50% below the prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal on the last business day of each month. Variable APR equal to The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (currently 7.50%) minus .50% for the life of the loan thereafter, with a minimum APR of 3.50% and a maximum APR of 18.00%. The current Variable rate is 7.00% APR. This rate is set on the last business day of each month and subject to change. The amount of payments may change in the event that the Prime rate changes. Borrowers who maintain their first mortgage with SCU Credit Union may be eligible for a floor rate of 3.00% APR. Owner occupied properties only in MA or RI. Maximum LTV requirements apply. Up to 80% of the assessed value or up to 80% of the appraised value less the remaining balance on your first mortgage on 1–4 family owner occupied residences. Minimum credit line is $10,000.00. Maximum credit line is $750,000.00. There is a Minimum initial Draw requirement of $10,000 disbursed at closing. Interest begins accruing upon loan disbursal. 10-year draw period followed by a 10-year repayment period. Homeowner’s property insurance is required. Flood insurance may be required. Closing costs do not include any taxes (if necessary). No points or closing costs are associated with this loan. Applicable Trust and Power of Attorney review and recording fees apply. If the line of credit is paid off within 36 months, the borrower will be responsible for waived closing fees. These costs generally range from $300–$600..

Consult your tax professional regarding deductibility of interest. Limited time only. SCU Credit Union reserves the right to discontinue the program at any time without notice as well as to disqualify members from this promotion at its sole discretion. A $5 primary share account is required for membership for each borrower. Membership eligibility required. Subject to creditworthiness. All loans are subject to credit approval. Other restrictions may apply.

Borrowers who maintain their first mortgage with SCU Credit Union may be eligible for a floor rate of 3.00%

Disclosure - Important Terms of Our Home Equity Lines of Credit

Additional Information - What You Should Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit

    HELOC options

    low introductory rate of 5.99% APR*

    Our low intro rate let's you save money and get right to work

    • After the first 12 months, the rate is Prime Rate minus 0.50% APR
    • Get started with minimum amount of $10,000 at closing
    • Interest only payments or principal plus interest payments options

     

    Premium HELOC

    Not ready to use the money just yet. Our Premium HELOC offers

    • interest only payments up to 10 years
    • variable interest rate at Prime minus .50%

    Standard HELOC

    Our Standard HELOC starts payment on your principal day one.

    • interest and principal payments for up to 10 years
    • Variable interest rate at Prime minus .50%