home equity loans

Get cash for what you need—from your home equity

How much do you want to borrow?1

$50,000

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$300,000

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10 days

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Save with a fixed-rate HELOC

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Get a low, fixed rate

Your rates will never change, no surprise balloon payments.

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Flexible funds and terms

Loans up to $300,000 with 10, 15, 20, or 30-year terms for what you need.1

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Get your cash fast 

Loan decision in minutes. Application-to-funding in as fast as 10 days.

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Personal, expert help

A licensed Mortgage Advisor will work with you to customize your loan.

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No refi required

Loving your current mortgage rate? Keep it without changing your terms.

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Lower monthly payments

An affordable monthly payment lower than with credit cards or personal loans.

Apply for your HELOC in 3 easy steps

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Apply in 2 minutes for free

Answer a few questions online or over the phone to see if you qualify.

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Talk to a mortgage expert

Get personal service to customize your home equity loan to meet your needs.

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Get funds in 10 days

You could have money in your pocket in as few as 10 days if approved.

HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT

3 ways to put your home equity to work

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MEMBER STORY

The hidden gold mine in Jeremy’s home

“To dig myself into a hole, and then to be able to tap into the equity in my home to get myself out of that hole is the best feeling in the world.” 

— Jeremy R., Achieve member*


Total debt consolidated

$21,688

Debts

7

Member since

2022

Helped with

Debt consolidation,
RV purchase,
Dream vacation

*Actual member. Member’s endorsement is a paid testimonial. Individual results are not typical and will vary.

Home equity loans basics

How does a home equity loan through Achieve work?

It’s a home equity line of credit. You can borrow money from it, pay it back, then borrow again during the first five years of your loan term.

Unlike typical home equity loans, we offer a fixed-rate HELOC. And we'll only offer you a home equity loan for debt consolidation if you can save at least $200 a month versus your current monthly minimum payments. To learn more, read our Responsible HELOCs Exist article.

Achieve HELOC

Fixed interest rate

Savings of $200/mo+ for debt consolidation

Fair credit (640+ credit score) okay for debt consolidation

Funding within 10-12 business days

No early prepayment penalty fees

Traditional HELOCs

Variable interest rate

Not guaranteed to save on monthly payments

Requires a good credit score

Funding in 30+ business days

May charge prepayment penalty fees

Turn your home’s equity into cash or credit for different purposes, including to:

Consolidate debt: Save $10,000/year on average when you consolidate and pay off $15k-$150k in high-interest debt.

Improve your home: Fund a home repair or renovation at an interest rate lower than with credit cards or personal loans.

Make a major purchase: Pay for what matters right now—from kitchen appliances to education to medical treatments.

It’s fast, easy, and free to apply.

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Apply online or with a Mortgage Advisor

Receive a pre-qualification decision in 2 minutes or less with our automated decisioning engine. Or if you’d rather chat with a real person, we offer a fast, free, and objective assessment of your eligibility for our loan.

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See if you're approved

You’re more than your credit score, so we take a holistic approach when determining your eligibility, which includes paperwork for your:
- debt & income
- home value
- credit score (min 640) for debt consolidation
- overall needs

There’s less paperwork than you expect. In most cases, a full in-person inspection of your home will not be necessary as we use an automated valuation system to determine your home’s value.

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Get a loan decision

If approved, you could close and receive funds in as fast as 10-12 days.

Home equity loan FAQS

No. Our home equity loan does not touch your first mortgage rate or term.

We offer flexible 10, 15, 20, and 30-year terms. All terms have a 5-year draw period where you can borrow as much or as little as you want up to your full loan amount.

A line of credit (“LOC”) is a flexible loan that you can tap into when needed. You can borrow money up to a predefined amount, pay it back, and borrow funds again—up to that amount—at any time during your draw period.

LOCs can be either unsecured (like a credit card) or secured by some form of collateral (like property). Secured LOCs typically come with a higher credit limit and lower interest rates—both major benefits.

The home equity loan that we offer is a unique fixed-rate home equity line of credit—also known as a HELOC. It’s the most common type of secured line of credit for consumers. The money you borrow is secured by your home. By owning a home, you give lenders a sense that you’re responsible, allowing them to loan greater amounts at lower rates.

Your home is simply there to provide security for the loan. It allows you to borrow more at a lower interest rate, even with less than perfect credit.

Three really important (and reassuring) things to know. Our home equity loan:

Won’t touch your existing mortgage, leaving your first mortgage rate and term as is.

Won’t reduce the value of your home. In fact, if you use your funds to improve your home, your value could go up.

Will disperse funds FAST. Average time to funding is 10-12 business days.

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DEBT RESOLUTION

Reduce what you owe3

  • Resolve $7.5k-$100k+ in debt

  • Pay down debt in as little as 2-4 years

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    Customize your loan4

  • $5,000-$50,000 fixed-rate loans

  • Flexible 2, 3, 4, or 5-year terms

  • Personalized rate discounts

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  • Find a solution to fit your budget

  • Pay down debt in 2-15 years

  • Resolve or pay debt on your terms

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    1. Home Equity loans are available through our affiliate Achieve Loans (NMLS ID #1810501), Equal Housing Lender. All loan requests are subject to eligibility requirements, application review, loan amount, loan term, and lender approval. Product terms are subject to change at any time. Offers are a line of credit. Loans are not available to residents of all states and available loan terms/fees may vary by state where offered. Line amounts are between $15,000 and $300,000 and are assigned based on product type, debt-to-income ratio, and combined loan-to-value ratio. Minimum 640 credit score applies for debt consolidation requests, minimum 700 applies for cash out requests. Other terms, conditions and restrictions apply. Fixed rate APRs range from 8.75% - 15.00% and are assigned based on underwriting requirements; offer APRs include a .50% discount for automatic payment enrollment (autopay enrollment is not a condition of loan approval). Example: average HELOC is $57,150 with an APR of 12.75% and estimated monthly payment of $951 for a 15-year loan. 10, 15, 20, and 30-year terms available (20 and 30 year terms only available for cash out requests). All terms have a 5-year draw period with the remaining term being a no draw period. Payments are fully amortized during each period and determined on the outstanding principal balance each month. Closing fees range from $750 to $6,685, depending on line amount and state law requirements and typically include origination (3.5% of line amount) and underwriting ($725) fees if allowed by law. Property must be owner-occupied and combined loan-to-value ratio may not exceed 80%, including the new loan request. Property insurance is required and flood insurance may be required if the subject property is located in a flood zone. You must pledge your home as collateral. Contact Achieve Loans for further details. Monthly savings claim is based on average monthly debt savings from originated loans for 2023. Monthly savings varies based on each loan situation and can be more or less than $800.

      Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure: Achieve.com (NMLS #138464) and Achieve Loans are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Achieve Company. Because of this relationship, your referral to Achieve Loans may provide Achieve.com a financial or other benefit. Where permitted by applicable state law, Achieve Loans charges: 1) an origination fee of 3.50%, and 2) an underwriting fee of $725. You are NOT required to use Achieve Loans for a home equity line of credit. Please click here for the full Affiliated Business Arrangement disclosure form.

    2. Information provided is based on Achieve Loans product offering which assumes a loan amount of $50,000 with a 10 year term and 12.75% rate. Personal loan information provided is based on third party information from and assumes a $50,000 loan amount with a 3 year term and 12.75% rate.

    3. Resolution is available through our affiliate Achieve Resolution (NMLS ID # 1248929). All estimates for Achieve Resolution’s services are based on prior results, which will vary depending on your specific enrolled creditors and your individual program terms. Not all Achieve Resolution clients are able to complete their program for various reasons, including their ability to save sufficient funds. Achieve Resolution does not guarantee that your debts will be resolved for a specific amount or percentage or within a specific period of time. Achieve Resolution does not assume your debts, make monthly payments to creditors or provide tax, bankruptcy, accounting or legal advice or credit repair services. Achieve Resolution’s services are not available in all states, including New Jersey, and their fees may vary from state to state. Please contact a tax professional to discuss potential tax consequences of less than full balance debt resolution. Read and understand all program materials prior to enrollment. The use of Achieve Resolution services will likely adversely affect your creditworthiness, may result in you being subject to collections or being sued by creditors or collectors and may increase the outstanding balances of your enrolled accounts due to the accrual of fees and interest. However, negotiated settlements Achieve Resolution obtained on your behalf resolve the entire account, including all accrued fees and interest. C.P.D. Reg. No. T.S.12-03825.

    4. Personal loans are available through our affiliate Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977), originated by Cross River Bank, a New Jersey State Chartered Commercial Bank, Equal Housing Lender. Loan applications are subject to credit review, underwriting criteria, and approval. Loans are not available in all states and available loan terms/fees may vary by state. Loan amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000. For loans $35,000+ must have a minimum 660 credit score. APRs range from 8.99% to 29.99% and include applicable origination fees that vary from 1.99% to 6.99%. Repayment periods range from 24 to 60 months. Example loan: four-year $20,000 loan with an origination fee of 6.99%, a rate of 15.49%, and corresponding APR of 19.54%, would have an estimated monthly payment of $561.60 and a total cost of $26,956.80. To qualify for a 8.99% APR loan, a borrower will need excellent credit, a loan amount less than $12,000.00, and a term of 24 months. Adding a co-borrower with sufficient income; using at least eighty-five percent (85%) of the loan proceeds to pay off qualifying existing debt directly; or showing proof of sufficient retirement savings, could help you also qualify for lower rates. Funding time periods are estimates and can vary for each loan request. Same day decisions assume a completed application with all required supporting documentation submitted early enough on a day that our offices are open. Achieve Personal Loans hours are Monday-Friday 6am-8pm MST, and Saturday-Sunday 7am-4pm MST. $6,000 savings: Average savings claim for personal loans are based on 2023 data for 2, 3, and 4-year terms on funded debt consolidation loans for $21,600. Savings will vary based on several factors, subject to credit approval and other conditions. Any savings will be reflected in the offer. $6,000 savings: Average savings claim for personal loans are based on 2023 data for 2, 3, and 4-year terms on funded debt consolidation loans for $21,600. Savings will vary based on several factors, subject to credit approval and other conditions. Any savings will be reflected in the offer.

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