Put Your Equity to Work
Use your home equity to pay off high-interest debt, tackle a big project or fund whatever’s next. With flexible options like a home equity line of credit, home equity loan or cash-out refinance, find the one that fits your goals.
Borrow what you need, when you need it, with flexible access to your home's equity.
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Borrow up to 100% of your available equity, with a $5,000 minimum¹.
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Access funds in Shine Online or Mobile Banking and only pay interest on what you borrow.
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Skip annual, application, maintenance and transaction fees—we’ll even cover closing costs up to $3503.
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Optional payment protection can help keep your loan payments on track if life takes an unexpected turn.
Home Equity Loan
Prefer something more predictable? Apply for a one-time payout with fixed payments.
- Borrow up to 85% of your home’s equity, with a $5,000 minimum1.
- Your rate and term stay fixed, so your monthly payment stays the same. Plus, there’s no penalty for paying it off early.
- Receive your funds in one lump sum for renovations, debt consolidation or other big expenses.
- Optional payment protection can help keep your loan payments on track if life takes an unexpected turn.
Cash-Out Refinance
Replace your mortgage with a new one—and turn part of your equity into cash to use now.
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A cash-out refinance may change your rate, payment or loan term.
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Get your funds in one lump sum for renovations, debt consolidation or other big expenses.
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Because you’re increasing your mortgage balance, this option works best when it comfortably fits your budget.
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The amount you can borrow depends on your home’s value and your lender’s loan-to-value limits*.
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A MEMBER STORY
From Dream to Done
Ever wonder what using your home equity looks like in real life? These Dupaco members share how they used theirs to transform their backyard into a space they all love.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE
Compare Your Options
Big decisions are easier when everything’s in one place. This chart compares your home equity options so you can quickly see how you borrow, how you repay and what each option is best for.
| Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) | Home Equity Loan | Cash-out refinance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | If you need flexible, ongoing access to funds | If you know how much money you need and when you'll need it | Having one payment and loan on your property |
| Collateral | Uses home as collateral | Uses home as collateral | Uses home as collateral |
| Use your funds | For anything | For anything | For anything |
| Accessing the funds | Advance funds as needed | Lump-sum disbursement | Lump-sum disbursement |
| Repayment |
You only pay on the balance you owe; monthly payment can fluctuate, triggered each time you make an advance | Monthly payment stays the same for the life of the loan |
Monthly payment stays the same for the life of the loan |
| Interest rate | Variable interest rate Compare rates |
Fixed interest rate Compare rates |
Fixed- and adjustable-rate options |
| How to apply |
Call us at 800-373-7600 ext. 307 or email us at loans@dupaco.com |
Apply online |
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