Home Equity Line vs. Home Equity Loan Comparison
| Features and Benefits |
Home Equity Line |
Home Equity Loan |
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| Use |
Reusable line of credit secured by a home; funds can be used for any purpose – college tuition/expenses, home improvements, vacation, etc. |
Loan secured by a home; funds can be used for any purpose – college tuition/expenses, home improvements, vacation, etc. |
| Monthly Payments |
Flexible, based on current outstanding balance |
Predictable fixed payments |
| Rate Options |
Variable |
Fixed |
| Term Options |
20 years1 |
Payments Amortized up to 15 years2 |
| Access to Funds |
Easy access to approved funds by convenience check, Visa Platinum Access card, online, phone, or at branch |
Funds received in one lump sum |
| Loan Amount |
$10,000 minimum $600,000 maximum |
$10,000 minimum
$600,000 maximum |
| Loan to Value Ratios |
Up to 80% Loan to Value1 |
Up to 80% Loan to Value2 |
| Interest may be tax deductible |
Yes1 |
Yes2 |
| Closing Costs |
No Closing Costs on Lines up to $250,0001 |
Closing Costs Apply2 |
| Other Fees |
$50 annual fee1 |
Fees vary by state2 |
1 Home Equity Essentialine Disclosure
2 Home Equity Loan Disclosure