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Home Equity Loan Options

Get the funds you need to pay for whatever life might throw your way

With a home equity loan, you can dip into your existing home equity to secure fast turn around, competitive rate financing to pay for everything from vehicle purchases and educational expenses to debt consolidation, home projects, and more.

Fixed Home Equity
Home Equity Line of Credit
Home Improvement
Up to 100% LTV

Funds for the expenses you need to cover

No matter what you need to pay for, SFCU is here for you! With a home equity loan, you may be able to secure up to 100% combined loan to value on your primary residence.

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Fixed Rate Home Equity Only

No Closing Costs

When opting for an SFCU fixed rate Home Equity loan, you can skip additional costs with our 'no closing cost' option. It has never been easier to save money on your home equity loan. Terms & conditions apply.

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How it works

It's easy to get a home equity loan with us.

  • 1

    Complete an application

    It takes only minutes to fill out the online application.

  • 2

    Get an appraisal

    We'll help you set up a home appraisal, if necessary.

  • 3

    Use the funds

    Once approved, use the funds to pay for expenses.

Apply for a home equity loan

 

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It's easy to get financing from your home's equity

Keep rates low by securing your loan funds against the equity in your house. With flexible terms and high combined loan to value percentages, it has never been easier (or more budget-friendly) to get the funding you need.

Disclosures

 

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate.ย 

Home Equity Loans are only available on properties within NY, NJ and PA.

Credit Union Membership is required with a minimum deposit of $5 for all products.

You may be required to pay certain fees to third parties to open a home equity and/or home improvement loan.ย  These fees generally total between $625 and $4000.ย  If you ask, we will provide you with an itemization of the fees you will have to pay to third parties.ย  Certain fees may be considered a finance charge. Proof of homeownerโ€™s insurance is required. Flood insurance may be required. Escrow may be required.

All rates are subject to change at any time. The Credit Union reserves the right to modify or suspend any conditions of the loan programs at any time without prior notice.

Fixed Rate Home Equity

  • Maximum CLTV (Combined Loan-to-Value) is 100%. Certain terms apply, contact the credit union for details.
  • Must be in 1st or 2nd lien. Property must be a 1-4 unit owner occupied property. CLTV above 90% is limited to 1-2 units.
  • Manufactured/Mobile homes with land are accepted with maximum CLTV of 80% . Certain terms apply, contact the credit union for details.
  • Closing costs can be waived with an add-on of 0.50%.ย  The loan must remain open for a minimum of 36 months to avoid reimbursing waived fees.
  • Title Insurance may be required and would be paid by the borrower (even if a promotion to waive closing costs is in effect)

Home Equity Line of Credit

    • Maximum CLTV (Combined Loan-to-Value) is 100%. Certain terms apply, contact the credit union for details.
    • Must be in 1st or 2nd lien. Property must be a 1-4 unit owner occupied property. CLTV above 90% is limited to 1-2 units.
    • Manufactured/Mobile homes with land are accepted with maximum CLTV of 80% . Certain terms apply, contact the credit union for details.
    • Index is Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on the 20th of the month prior to the change.
    • Rate is variable and may change quarterly based on the applicable index and margin.ย  Quarterly changes occur on the 1st of January, April, July and October if a change we to occur.
    • Floor rate = 3%.
    • Maximum rate is 15.00%
    • HELOC amortization is based on the original maturity date of 360 months.
    • Payments are principal and interest with a minimum monthly payment of $100.
    • Title Insurance may be required and would be paid by the borrower (even if a promotion to waive closing costs is in effect)

Promotional HELOC Rate & Payment Changes:

The initial rate of 0% indicated for the HELOC will remain constant for one year and is subject to increase after. This initial rate is not connected to an index. The rate change thereafter may occur quarterly based on the index plus margin.