Home Equity Information Center
Introducing the FreedomQuest Home Equity Line of Credit from AmeriCU! At 4.50%, you can relax knowing you're getting:
- The lowest possible rate plus your line's interest remains competitive
since you're never "locked in" to a fixed rate (like with a loan).
- Affordable monthly payments help you manage budgeting better!
- More convenience no need to apply for a new loan each time you need new funds!
So map out which AmeriCU branch is closest and begin the easy journey to big savings...with the FreedomQuest Home Equity Line of Credit! For more details, visit your nearest AmeriCU office, call 800.388.2000, or click on www.americu.org.
*Prime rate as of 4/30/08 is 5.00% Annual Percentage Rate (APR). Minimum APR is 4.50%. Minimum line of credit is $15,000. Minimum draw at closing is $15,000. Rates can increase or decrease, but not to exceed 15.00% APR. Applications are subject to credit approval. Rates and terms are determined by overall credit history, loan-to-value and term of loan, and are subject to change. If loan is closed within 3 years, member reimburses closing costs incurred by AmeriCU plus any additional fees to satisfy legal requirements. Fees can range from $35 to $3,500.
Our Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit can help you achieve your goals.
If your planning includes home improvements or you're looking for sensible ways to pay for college, why not put your home's equity to work for you?
Borrowing against your home's equity (the difference between your home's value and the amount you owe on your mortgage loan), can help you obtain affordable financing for today's needs.
You may also want to consider consolidating high rate credit cards or other unsecured loans into a home equity loan. You'll benefit by paying a lower rate and making only one monthly payment.
Today's Home Equity Rates: (actual rate is based on your credit history and LTV)
| Home Equity Installment Loan |
| Term |
Fixed Rate |
Amount |
Security |
| 60 months |
5.25% |
Up to 80% of appraised value, less first mortgage. |
Second Mortgage |
| 120 months |
5.75% |
Up to 80% of appraised value, less first mortgage. |
Second Mortgage |
| 180 months |
6.25% |
Up to 80% of appraised value, less first mortgage. |
Second Mortgage |
| 180 months |
5.75% |
Up to 80% of appraised value, first mortgage only. |
First Mortgage |
| 360 months |
6.00% |
Up to 80% of appraised value, first mortgage only. |
First Mortgage |
| |
FreedomQuest Home Equity Line of Credit Rate Cap: 15.00%; Rate Floor: 4.5% |
| Term |
Variable Rate |
Amount |
Payment |
Security |
| 0 Months - 10th Year |
4.50% |
Up to 80% of appraised value, less first mortgage |
Interest Only Payment (plus insurance if applicable) on the amount used or $25.00, whichever is greater. |
Lien on Property |
| 11th - 25th Year |
4.50% |
Up to 80% |
Draw period can be renewed at our option OR this balance will be amortized over 15 years. The payment will be the principal and interest payment due (plus insurance if applicable). Minimum payment $100.00 |
Lien on Property |
| |
Home Equity Line of Credit Rate Cap: 15.00%; Rate Floor: 4.50% |
| Term |
Variable Rate |
Amount |
Payment |
Security |
| 1st 6 Months (from date of closing) |
1.99% teaser rate No relationship discount pricing. At 7th month, rate increases to 6.25%, 7.25%, or 8.25%, dependent on term and amount. |
Up to 80% of appraised value, less first mortgage |
Interest only. Member Makes payment on the interest due (+ insurance, if applicable) on the amount they have used. |
Lien on Property |
7th Months - 10th Year 0 Months - 10th Year |
Prime + 0% Prime + 1% Prime + 2% (adjust monthly) |
Up to 80% 81-90% 91-100% |
Interest only. Member makes payment on the interest due (+ insurance, If applicable) on the amount used. |
Lien on Property |
| 11th -25th years |
Prime + 0% Prime + 1% Prime + 2% (adjust monthly) |
Up to 80% 81-90% 91-100% |
Draw period can be renewed at our option.
Or The balance will be amortized over 15 years. The payment will be the principal and interest payment due (+ insurance, if applicable). Minimum payment $100. |
Lien on Property |
Payment Example for Home Equity Installment Loan: $20,000 for 120 months at 6.00% (Assuming 80% LTV) will be $222.04 with no insurance.
Rates shown as Annual Percentage Rate (APR) - - - Loan Phone: 1-800-388-2000 (Utica/Rome 315-356-3000) The rates shown here are our very best, available to those with excellent credit. Loan rates are based on each applicant's credit history and may vary from those shown above.
The above Loan Rates include a 0.25% rate discounts when using other AmeriCU select services (not available with Home Equity Line of Credit). AmeriCU's Loan Rates are subject to change without notice. This page will be updated as soon as possible after any loan rate change. Contact our Member Call Center to verify thereafter.
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