Home Equity

You’ve worked hard to pay down your mortgage. Tap the equity in your home for life’s big moments.

First Financial home equity loan types:

Home Equity Fixed Rate

Our home equity fixed-rate loan provides you with a lump sum of cash with a low rate and flexible monthly payment terms.

  • Features
    • Borrow up to 100% of the equity in your home
    • Low monthly payments
    • Flexible terms up to 20 years
    • Low fixed interest rates
    • No closing costs*

     

     

    Best For
    • Individuals seeking a one-time lump sum payment
    • Consolidating debt
    • Home renovation costs
    • Those who want flexible monthly payment terms
    • Members who require lower monthly payments and fixed interest rates
    • Those who want to avoid closing costs*

    Home Equity Lines of Credit

    Flexible access to cash for home improvements, college expenses, vacations, debt consolidation, or any other need.

  • Features
    • 20-year term: 10-year draw period, followed by 10-year repayment period with option to repay principal during draw period without penalty
    • During draw period, use funds as needed, repay only interest owed on amount borrowed. At end of draw period, repayment includes principal and interest
    • Loan amounts from $10,000 to $250,000
    • 12-month intro rate for qualified members
    • Low variable interest rates
    • No closing costs*
    Best For
    • Accessing funds as needed
    • Reoccurring expenses, such as tuition payments, vacations, debt consolidation, and home renovation projects
    • Increasing your credit score by increasing your total available credit
    • Borrowers who need more time to access funds and longer repayment periods
    • Members seeking low variable interest rates
    • Those who want to avoid closing costs*

    Home Improvement Loan – Secured

    Complete home renovations, repairs, and major upgrades1.

  • Features
    • Borrow up to 133% of your home’s value
    • Loan amounts up to $250,000
    • Flexible terms up to 20 years2
    • Low fixed interest rates
    • Easy, no obligation application process

     

     

     

    Best For
    • Covering home improvement costs1 when your equity is limited
    • Obtaining cash when there’s insufficient equity in your home
    • Those looking for generous loan amounts
    • Borrowers who want low fixed interest rates

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    Current Home Equity Rates

    Home Equity Fixed-Rate Mortgages

    Effective Date: 4/6/2025

    Home Equity Fixed-Rate Mortgages
    Loan TypeRates as low asPointsAPR* as low asMonthly Payment Per $1000 Borrowed
    5 yr1,25.00%05.00%$18.87
    10 yr1,25.75%05.75%$10.98
    15 yr1,26.00%06.00%$8.44
    20 yr1,26.50%06.50%$7.46

    Home Equity Lines of Credit

    Effective Date: 4/6/2025

    Home Equity Lines of Credit
    Loan TypeAPR* as low asAdditional Information
    Up to 80% LTV17.50%2.49% promo rate for first 12 months for qualified members
    80.01% – 90% LTV18.50%2.49% promo rate for first 12 months for qualified members
    90.01% – 100% LTV19.50%2.49% promo rate for first 12 months for qualified members

    Home Improvement Loan – Secured

    Effective Date: 4/6/2025

    Home Improvement Loan – Secured
    Loan TypeRates as low asPointsAPR* as low asMonthly Payment per $1,000 Borrowed
    5yr8.000%08.186%$20.28
    10yr8.750%08.862%$12.53
    15yr9.000%09.084%$10.14
    20yr9.500%09.575%$9.32

    Ready to apply or have questions?

    To learn more about our home equity loan options, give our Real Estate Loan Experts a call today at 410-321-6060 or toll-free at 800-903-3328.

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