Fixed Rate Home Equity Loan
Harness the power of your home's equity to accomplish your goals!
Discover the Power of a Home Equity Loan
You've worked hard to build equity in your home. Why not put that equity to work to make your dreams come true? Whether you're looking to build a new deck for family cookouts, turn the unfinished basement into a home theater room, or need a new driveway, a fixed-rate home equity loan from EMUCU helps you achieve your goals!
- Completely fee-free1: No application fee, recording fee, credit report fee, closing fee, or annual fee
- Fixed loan term: Choose from 10 or 15 year terms
- Lump-sum payout: Access all the funds up front
- No prepayment penalty: Pay off your loan as early as you like
- Borrow up to 95% of your home's equity: Less any current mortgage balance2. Borrow up to $750,000 (Investment property up to $49,900)
- Fixed interest rate3: For easy and predictable monthly payments
- Potential tax benefits: Consult a tax professional to see if you can save
Home Equity Loan Resources
Learn more about what is best for your home equity loan needs.
Home Equity Loan Resources
Learn more about what is best for your home equity loan needs.
FAQs
When you want to borrow money, there are two options: an unsecured loan or a secured loan. "Secured" means the funds are backed by collateral - in the case of a home equity loan, the collateral is your home. Unsecured loans, like credit cards, are not backed by collateral, and therefore interest rates tend to be higher.
Home equity loans allow you to borrow from the equity in your home. Equity can come from the amount you have paid down on the loan, or the change in value over time. Equity is defined as the difference between the value of your home, and what you owe.Let’s say you have owned your home for a few years, and want to remodel your kitchen and need about $10,000. With a home equity loan, you can borrow that $10,000 using your home’s equity as collateral. A home equity loan will be a lien on your home, meaning UMCU will record the mortgage as a lien for the amount of the loan.
A home equity loan is a flexible loan that uses your home's equity to finance other things. Common reasons members take out home equity loans include home renovations, educational expenses, and debt consolidation. A home equity loan with UMCU provides you access to various benefits.
- Funds you can use for just about anything
- One lump-sum payment with loan amounts ranging from $10,000 - $750,000
- Utilize up to 95% of your home's equity less any current mortgage balance
- 10-year or 15-year term options to fit your budget
- No annual fee or prepayment penalty
- Competitive fixed interest rates for predictable monthly payments
- No closing costs
- How much equity is in your home
- How much you can borrow from your equity
- Monthly payment estimates
- How much you can save by paying off your loan ahead of schedule
- Income verification
- Proof of insurance
- Current mortgage statement
Disclosures
1Remote closing is optional but it comes with a $160 fee.
2To determine the equity in your home: it is the Appraised value x 95% less any current mortgage.
3Subject to credit approval; normal credit standards apply. Additional limitations, terms, and conditions apply, and are subject to change without notice. Rate will vary based upon creditworthiness, loan term and combined loan to value. APR as low as 7.75%. Maximum APR is 14.50%. APR as of 03/12/2026, subject to change. A sample fixed home equity loan monthly payment based on $25,000 at 7.75% APR for 10 years is $300.03. For loans secured by a first lien payments do not include taxes and insurance, therefore, the actual payment obligation will be greater. Property must be located in Michigan. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. $5 membership required if not a member. Contact EMUCU at 800-968-8628 or visit emucu.org for more information about credit costs and terms. NMLS #712343.
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