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Home Equity Loan and HELOC

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HELOC Intro Rate

Kick off your home improvement projects sooner with a 6 month introductory fixed rate of 4.75% APR, then a variable rate of Prime + 0%.

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Turn your home’s value into opportunity.

Make the most of the equity you’ve built in your home with a HELOC that gives you flexible access to funds for home improvements, unexpected expenses, and more.

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Make your space your own

Fund home improvements or renovations that make your home work better for your life.

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Simplify high-interest debt

Consolidate balances into one manageable payment and potentially save on interest.

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Invest in education

Cover education costs for yourself or your family.

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Plan something meaningful

Use your funds to travel, plan a big life moment, or realize a personal goal.

Compare your home equity options

  • Best for

    Best for

  • Access to funds

    Access to funds

  • Maximum loan amount

    Maximum loan amount

  • Combined loan-to-value (CLTV)

    Combined loan-to-value (CLTV)

  • Fees

    Fees

HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)

  • Best for

    Ongoing or flexible expenses

  • Access to funds

    Draw funds as needed during the draw period

  • Maximum loan amount

    Up to $250,000

  • Combined loan-to-value (CLTV)

    Borrow up to 100% CLTV

  • Fees

    $0

Home Equity Loan

  • Best for

    One-time projects or large purchases

  • Access to funds

    Receive a lump sum up front

  • Maximum loan amount

    Up to $250,000

  • Combined loan-to-value (CLTV)

    Borrow up to 100% CLTV

  • Fees

    $0

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Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

*Annual Percentage Rates (APRs), terms, offers effective November 12, 2026 and subject to change. Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history and CLTV. HELOC: Variable rate based on Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal on the last day of the previous month (currently 7.00%). Min APR 3.25%. Max APR 15.00%. $499 early closure fee for 2nd trust deeds or $799 for 1st trust deeds, waived if the account is open for 3 years. Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. $400,000 maximum loan amount. Not available for purchases. Payment example, 6 monthly payments of $6.47 for each $1,000 borrowed, followed by 234 monthly payments of $7.75 for each $1,000 borrowed. If only minimum payments are made, a balloon payment will result. For Non-Owner Occupied HELOC: Prime Rate + 2.00% (currently 9.00%). Minimum APR 3.25%. Maximum CLTV 75%. $799 opening fee (waived if account is open for 3 years). Up-front, borrower-paid appraisal required. $100,000 maximum loan amount.

4.75% APR* for 6 months, then As low as 6.75% up to 80% LTV (Prime + 0%)

As low as 8.00% APR up to 90% LTV (Prime + 1.25%)

As low as 8.25% ARP up to 100% LTV (Prime + 1.50%)

Home Equity Loans

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APR* as low as

*Annual Percentage Rates (APRs), terms, offers effective November 12, 2026 and subject to change.
10 Year Fixed

Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history and CLTV. Minimum loan amount $40,000; maximum loan amount $400,000. $499 opening fee for 2nd trust deeds (waived if loan remains open for 3 years). Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. Payment example: 120 monthly payments of approximately $11.80 per $1,000 borrowed.
15 Year Fixed
Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history and CLTV. Minimum loan amount $40,000; maximum loan amount $250,000. $499 opening fee for 2nd trust deeds (waived if loan remains open for 3 years), plus recording fees. Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. Payment example: 180 monthly payments of $9.27 per $1,000 borrowed.
20 Year Fixed
Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history and CLTV. Minimum loan amount $40,000; maximum loan amount $250,000. $499 opening fee for 2nd trust deeds (waived if loan remains open for 3 years), plus recording fees. Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. Payment example: 240 monthly payments of approximately $8.33 per $1,000 borrowed.

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10 Year Fixed       

LTV

80%

APR* as low as

7.375%

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10 Year Fixed       

LTV

90%

APR* as low as

9.000%

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15 Year Fixed

LTV

80%

APR* as low as

7.500%

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15 Year Fixed    

LTV

90%

APR* as low as

9.500%

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20 Year Fixed

LTV

80%

APR* as low as

7.940%

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20 Year Fixed

LTV

90%

APR* as low as

10.250%

Non-Owner Occupied Home Equity Loans

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APR* as low as

*Annual Percentage Rates (APRs), terms, offers effective November 12, 2026 and subject to change.
10 Year Fixed Second

Non-owner occupied properties in California only. Maximum LTV 70%. Payment example: 120 payments of approximately $12.26 per $1,000 borrowed. Taxes and insurance are not included in payment example; your actual payment will be higher.

15 Year Fixed Second
Non-owner occupied properties in California only. Maximum LTV 70%. Payment example: 180 payments of approximately $10.14 per $1,000 borrowed. Taxes and insurance are not included in payment example; your actual payment will be higher.

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10 Year Fixed Second   

APR* as low as

8.250%

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15 Year Fixed Second  

APR* as low as

9.000%

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Meet Your Real Estate Loan Specialists!

Our experienced real estate loan specialists are here to guide you through every step of the financing process. With personalized solutions and trusted expertise, we help make your real estate goals a reality.

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David Oliveros

Senior Home Loan Advisor

Serving Sacramento & Rancho Cordova
doliveros@firstus.org
916-576-5672
NMLS # 1175725
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Christopher Tatton

Senior Home Loan Advisor

Serving Rocklin, Auburn & Grass Valley
ctatton@firstus.org
916-576-5664
NMLS # 1089578
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Disclosures

HELOC
*APR is variable and based on Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal on the last day of the previous month (currently 6.75%). Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history. Minimum APR 3.99% Maximum APR 15.00% for up to 95% LTV or 18% for 95.01% – 100% CLTV. $499 opening fee for 2nd trust deeds or $799 for 1st trust deeds (waived if $5,000 initial advance is taken and account remains open for 3 years), plus recording fees and notary fees. Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. Not available for purchases. Payment example: 6 monthly payments of $6.47 for each $1,000 borrowed, followed by 234 monthly payments of $7.59 for each $1,000 borrowed. If only minimum payments are made, a balloon payment will result. Promotional rate is only available on HELOCs up to 80% CLTV.

Home Equity Loans
10 Year Fixed
Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history and CLTV. Minimum loan amount $40,000; maximum loan amount $400,000. $499 opening fee for 2nd trust deeds (waived if loan remains open for 3 years). Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. Payment example: 120 monthly payments of approximately $11.61 per $1,000 borrowed.

15 Year Fixed
Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history and CLTV. Minimum loan amount $40,000; maximum loan amount $250,000. $499 opening fee for 2nd trust deeds (waived if loan remains open for 3 years), plus recording fees. Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. Payment example: 180 monthly payments of $9.13 per $1,000 borrowed.

20 Year Fixed
Your actual rate may vary based on your credit history and CLTV. Minimum loan amount $40,000; maximum loan amount $250,000. $499 opening fee for 2nd trust deeds (waived if loan remains open for 3 years), plus recording fees. Certain restrictions apply. Appraisal fee may be required. Owner-occupied, CA properties only. Payment example: 240 monthly payments of approximately $8.06 per $1,000 borrowed.

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