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You’ve Built Home Equity. Now Build What’s Next.

The equity you’ve built in your home could give you more flexibility for what comes next. Use the value you’ve built to help make renovations, consolidate higher-interest debt or prepare for a major expense.

Let your home do more for you.

Your home equity is the difference between your home’s current value and the amount you owe on it. 

A Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC, lets you borrow against a portion of that equity. Unlike a traditional loan that provides all the money at once, a HELOC gives you a line of credit you can use as expenses come up.


    Georgia United HELOC highlights: 

    • Credit lines from $10,000 to $700,000 
    • Borrowing available up to 90% of your property value* 
    • Variable-rate with fixed-rate lock options 
    • Interest-only payment options for qualified applicants 
    • Convenient access to your available funds

    Not sure how much equity you may have? Use our calculator to estimate the difference between your home’s value and the amount you currently owe. 

    ESTIMATE MY HOME EQUITY

    What can you use a HELOC for?

    A HELOC can provide flexible access to funds for: 

    • Home improvements and renovations 
    • Consolidating higher-interest debt 
    • Major or unexpected expenses 
    • Education costs 
    • Other important financial goals 

    Borrow With More Flexibility

    Your plans can change and the way you borrow may need to change with them. Georgia United’s Combo HELOC gives you the flexibility of a reusable line of credit with the choice to create more predictable payments.

    Borrow only what you need 

    Use your available credit as expenses come up instead of borrowing the full amount at once. You pay interest only on the amount you borrow.

    Use your available credit again

    During the draw period, amounts you repay become available to borrow again without submitting a new loan application.

    Add predictability with a fixed-rate lock

    Lock some or all your outstanding balance into a fixed rate with fixed monthly payments. The rest of your available line can remain open for future needs.

    Talk with a real person

    Our Home Loan Consultants can explain your options, answer questions and help you determine whether a HELOC fits your financial goals.

    How the Combo HELOC Works

    With a Georgia United Combo HELOC, you do not have to choose between the flexibility of a revolving line of credit and the predictability of a fixed-rate loan. You can: 

    • Lock up to five portions of your balance at one time 
    • Select repayment terms of up to 10 years 
    • Lock amounts of $5,000 or more 
    • Continue accessing your remaining available credit 
    • Restore available credit as locked balances are repaid, subject to the terms of your HELOC 

    Your first rate lock is free. Each additional rate lock is $50. 

    Already have a Georgia United HELOC? To request a rate lock, call 888.493.4328, ext. 6851, or email homeequitysales@gucu.org.

    Ready to Take the Next Step?

    Whether you are ready to apply or still comparing your options, we are here to help.

    Before you apply: Have your ID, income, mortgage and homeowner’s insurance information handy to help make the process smoother.

    Not sure where to start? Book time to talk with a Home Loan Consultant or call 888.493.4328.

    “
    As a Lending Manager overseeing processing and underwriting, I know what exceptional member service looks like and Georgia United delivered. It was a pleasure to experience the team’s professionalism, warmth and efficiency firsthand.
    - Christal & Louis
    “
    For something as big as a "HUGE LINE OF CREDIT" against your home, Georgia United made the process pretty effortless and easy. To be able to do most of it online and show up at closing, where it literally took less than 20 minutes, was just way beyond what we could have expected. Everything from start to finish was easy and timely.
    - Dee and Thomas T.
    “
    I just wanted to let you know that I’m in awe of Georgia United! I spoke to you ten days ago about applying for a HELOC and today we closed on it at the Stockbridge branch. This was the EASIEST and best thing I could have ever done! Every Georgia United employee we dealt with along the way, was very helpful, prompt, kind and a joy to deal with.
    - Emanuel C.

    *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Combo Home Equity Lines of Credit are variable based on the U.S. prime rate. Rates as low as 6.50% APR and are based on individual creditworthiness, loan-to-value ratio and ability to repay. The maximum APR that can apply is 15.00%. Members have the ability to lock the balance or portions of the balance into a low, fixed rate for term options up to 10 years. First rate lock is free; each additional is $50. Minimum fixed rate lock amount per loan is $5,000. The minimum amount due for each segment must be satisfied each month. Payments over and above the amount(s) due are automatically paid to the highest rate segment unless otherwise specified. For loan amounts of up to $700,000, closing costs that members must pay consist of a $500 or $750 Origination Fee (depending upon the combined loan-to-value ratio) and estimated third party fees typically ranging between $0 to $2,750. Property insurance is required. Flood insurance may be required. Fees will vary on the lines. Fees will be added to the line at closing or can be paid up front. Not all products are available in all states or for all amounts. All home lending products are subject to credit and property approval. Other restrictions and qualifications apply. All Credit Union loan programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. All loans are subject to pricing adjustments based on the borrower’s credit worthiness and loan-to-value. Membership eligibility restrictions and qualifications apply. Membership requires a $5 opening deposit plus a $5 one-time, nonrefundable membership fee. Not all applicants will qualify.

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