Fixed-Rate Home Equity Loans
- Loan amounts from $5,000 to $1,500,000
- Terms up to 20 years
- Borrow up to 95% of your home’s value
- Fixed monthly payments
- For the homeowner who needs a consistent and manageable monthly payment.
Home Equity Loans
If you have built up equity in your home, apply now to use that equity to get a loan for home improvements, school tuition, bill consolidation or even a vacation. American Heritage has a variety of Home Equity Loan programs to match your needs and financial status.
Gold Home Equity Line of Credit
- Credit line from $10,000 to $1,500,000
- Borrow up to 95% of your home’s value
- 5-year draw period
- Principal and interest payments (based on a variable rate)
- Minimum withdrawal amount is $1,000
- Enjoy the flexibility to use and repay available funds for a longer draw period.
Platinum Fixed-Rate Home Equity Line of Credit
- Unique Fixed-Rate HELOC
- Gain peace of mind with fixed monthly payments
- Borrow up to 95% of your home's value
- 3-Year Draw Period
- 5-Year, 10-Year, & 15-Year repayment options
- Variety of line of credit amounts starting at $5,000 to $1,500,000
- Payments Won’t Start Until the Line is Utilized
- Fixed monthly payments will help you budget better as you spend and repay funds.
Interest-Only Home Equity Line of Credit
- Credit line from $10,000 to $1,500,000
- Borrow up to 95% of your home’s value
- 3-year draw and interest-only period
- The lowest monthly payments (based on a variable rate)
- Low origination fee
- Minimum withdrawal amount is $1,000
- Only pay interest on the funds you use during the draw period and benefit from lower monthly payments.
Product Comparison Table
| PRODUCT TYPE | LOAN AMOUNT RANGE | DRAW PERIOD | TERM PERIOD | % BORROWED OF HOME VALUE | MINIMUM WITHDRAWAL AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Rate Home Equity Loans | $5,000-$1,500,000 | n/a | up to 20 yrs | 95% | n/a |
| Gold Home Equity Line of Credit | $10,000-$1,500,000 | 5 yr | n/a | 95% | $1,000 |
| Platinum Fixed-Rate Home Equity Line of Credit | $5,000-$1,500,000 | 3yr | 5, 10, 15 yrs | 95% | n/a |
| Interest-Only Home Equity Line of Credit | $10,000-$1,500,000 | 3yr | n/a | 95% | $1,000 |
For a full list of Home Equity Loans terms and Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) please visit our Rates page here.
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