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.

Email us to apply for a home equity loan: loans@dupaco.com

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Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

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Use What You Need

Tap into your home’s equity without taking more than you need. You can borrow up to 100% of your available equity, with a $5,000 minimum1.

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Use It As You Go

Access funds over time as you need them in Shine Online or Mobile Banking. You’ll only pay interest on the amount you borrow.

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Keep More of Your Money

No annual, application, maintenance or transaction fees here. We’ll even cover your closing costs—up to $3503.

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Extra Peace of Mind

Life happens. Optional payment protection can help keep your loan payments on track if the unexpected comes along. 

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Home Equity Loan

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Borrow Just Enough

Borrow up to 85% of your home’s equity, with a $5,000 minimum1. Simple, straightforward and easy to plan around.

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Predictability

Your interest rate and term are fixed, so monthly payments stay the same. Bonus: There’s no penalty for paying it off early. 

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One-time Cash

Get your funds in a single lump sum, right up front. It can be a great fit for major expenses or knocking out high-interest debt all at once.

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Extra Peace of Mind

 Life happens. Optional payment protection can help keep your loan payments on track if the unexpected comes along.

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. 

Cash-out Refinance 

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Cash Up Front 

You’ll receive your cash in one lump sum at closing—perfect for big goals like home renovations, debt consolidation or other major expenses.

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New Loan Terms

A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a new one. That means you may adjust your rate, payment or loan term.

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Borrow Responsibly

Because you’re increasing your mortgage balance, this option works best when it fits comfortably into your overall financial plan.

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Based on Value

The amount you can borrow depends on your home’s value and your lender’s loan-to-value limits*

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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
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Fixed interest rate
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 Fixed- and adjustable-rate options
How to apply

 Apply online

Call us at 800-373-7600 ext. 307 or email us at loans@dupaco.com

 Apply online
 

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