HELOC vs Home Equity Loan: Which Is Right for You?
Both let you borrow against your home — but they work very differently. We break down the key differences.
Rates starting at 6.5%. 100% online application. Pre-approval in minutes, funding in as few as 5 days.
A Home Equity Line of Credit backed by your home's equity. Think of it like a credit card - but with significantly better rates.
Get approved for a maximum amount and draw funds only when you need them. No pressure to borrow it all upfront.
Only pay interest on the funds you've actually drawn - not the full approved amount. Maximise your savings effortlessly.
Because your home is the collateral, HELOC rates are substantially lower than credit cards or personal loans.
Our 100% online process means no office visits, no tedious paperwork. Pre-approval in minutes, funding in days.
It's not a one-time loan. As you pay down your balance, that credit becomes available again during the draw period.
You've already built the equity. A HELOC lets you tap into it without selling your house or disrupting your mortgage.
"So it's not a lump sum like a regular loan?"
Nope. It's a revolving line of credit. You get approved for a maximum amount, but you only draw what you need, when you need it. And you only pay interest on what you actually use.
"Where does the money come from?"
Your home's equity. You already built it. A HELOC lets you tap into it without selling your house.
Use the sliders to estimate the cash potential in your home.
Four simple steps from application to cash in hand.
Quick online form. Takes about 5 minutes, tops.
Get your rates and options within 24 hours. No surprises.
Close online with video notary. No office visits necessary.
Funds deposited as fast as 5 days*. Done.
*Closing timelines are estimates and may vary based on loan complexity, appraisal, title, and third-party requirements. All loans subject to underwriting approval. This is not a commitment to lend.
Revolving credit line on existing equity
Fixed loan for home purchase
Access cash from existing home equity
Finance home purchase or refinance
Draw as needed during draw period
Receive all funds at closing
Pay only on what you use
Pay on full loan from day one
Variable or fixed options
Fixed or adjustable (ARM)
High - reuse as you pay down
Low - pay down over 15-30 yrs
Investments, renovations, consolidation
Buying or replacing a mortgage
Bottom line: A mortgage finances your home purchase. A HELOC unlocks equity you've already built - with the flexibility to draw only what you need.
Fund down payments on investment properties. Access capital without liquidating assets.
Finance remodels or repairs. Draw funds as your project progresses.
Replace high-interest credit card debt with a low-rate HELOC and simplify payments.
Emergency fund. Business capital. Education. Major life events. The flexibility is yours.
You can borrow up to 85% of your home's value, minus what you owe on your mortgage. Use our calculator above to see your potential borrowing amount.
During the draw period (typically 10 years), you can borrow and repay funds as needed with interest-only payments. During the repayment period (usually 10-20 years), you can no longer draw funds and must make principal and interest payments.
Yes. Turbo HELOC has no prepayment penalties. Pay it off whenever you want without extra fees.
Pre-approval takes just minutes online. Full approval and funding can happen in as little as 5 days.
No problem. A HELOC is a second lien on your property and works alongside your existing mortgage.
We offer both fixed and variable rate options. Choose the one that fits your financial goals.
Absolutely. Many real estate investors use HELOCs as a flexible funding source for down payments and investment opportunities.
You only pay interest on what you actually draw. If you don't use it, you don't pay interest on it.
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Takes about 5 minutes. No hard credit inquiry. Funding in as few as 5 days.*
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