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Home Equity Lending Options

Finance your life with your home equity.


You may have more home equity than you think—and you could be using it to fund anything from home renovations and higher education to unexpected repairs or medical bills. With a home equity loan or line of credit, you can borrow against your home’s equity at a secure, low rate and use the value you’ve built to get the money you need.

Lower Interest Rates

Borrow money with interest rates typically much lower than the average credit card rates.

Flexible Options

Choose between a home equity loan or line of credit depending on how much money you need and when you need it.

Fast, Local Decisions

Our local teams have decision-making power, giving you faster turnaround times than with a bigger bank.

Home Equity Loan

Borrow against your home equity, receive the full amount upfront, and pay it back over time.

  • Fixed for the first 5 years: Lock in your introductory APR and monthly payment for the first five years of the loan.
  • Variable APR thereafter: After the introductory period, the APR may increase or decrease based on the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus a margin.
  • No application or annual fees.
  • First-lien introductory APR as low as 6.60% for the first five years; variable APR thereafter, currently as low as 7.00%
  • Second-lien introductory APR as low as 6.85% for the first five years; variable APR thereafter, currently as low as 7.25%.¹
  • Fully amortizing loan: Each payment reduces principal, helping you build equity from day one.
  • Lump-sum funding: Receive the full loan amount at closing and enjoy a structured repayment schedule.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

Borrow from your home equity as needed—up to a preset limit and with a low variable interest rate.

  • First-lien introductory rate as low as 5.50% APR for the first 12 months; as low as 6.75% APR variable thereafter.2
  • Second-lien introductory rate as low as 5.75% APR for the first 12 months; as low as 7.00% APR variable thereafter.2
  • No annual fees.
  • No or low closing costs and no application fee.
  • Finance up to 80% loan-to-value with a 10-year draw period and 15-year repayment period.
  • Provides more flexibility and is a great option for ongoing or unpredictable expenses like home repairs or tuition.

How You Can Use Your Equity

Home Renovations

Consolidate Debt

Fund Education

Support Your Family

Make Large Purchases

Cover Unexpected Expenses

Connect with a lending specialist to get started.

1United Community offers first-lien and second-lien amortizing fixed-rate Home Equity Loan (HELoan) products.  The first-lien HELoan is available in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $75,000.  The second-lien HELoan is available in amounts ranging from $10,000 to $1.5 million. The annual Percentage Rate, referred to as APR, is based on index (WSJ Prime Rate) plus a margin. The APR is fixed for the first five years of the loan. Thereafter, the APR is variable and may change annually but will never exceed 16% or be less than 2.50% per annum. The margin for each loan is determined by credit qualifications, lien position, owner occupancy, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, and other loan features. The standard APRs represent borrowers with a minimum 760 credit score, owner-occupied first lien primary residence, maximum 80% LTV, and 0.25% discount for auto-debit from a United checking account. A rate without auto debit will be higher. HELoan products are available for consumer owner-occupied, single-family residences and are not available on manufactured homes.  Closing costs vary by state and loan amount. Borrower pays all costs pertaining to recording fees, tax monitoring fees, and mortgage taxes. Bank must be in a valid first- or second-lien position.


2The Annual Percentage Rate, referred to as APR, is based on an index (WSJ Prime Rate) plus a margin. The discounted introductory APR is fixed for the initial 12-month period. Thereafter, the APR is variable and may change daily but will never exceed 16% or be less than 2.50% per annum. The margin for each loan is determined by credit qualifications, lien position, owner occupancy, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, and other loan features. The stated APRs represent borrowers with a minimum 760 credit score, owner-occupied first lien primary residence, maximum 80% LTV, and 0.25% discount for auto-debit from a United checking account. A rate without auto debit will be higher. Eligibility for reduced closing costs requires a United Community Bank checking account. Closing costs vary by state and loan amount. Bank may choose to waive a portion of the closing costs. Borrower pays all costs pertaining to recording fees, tax monitoring fees, and mortgage taxes. HELOC product is available only for consumer owner-occupied, single-family residences and is not available on manufactured homes or leasehold properties. Bank must be in a valid first- or second-lien position. Property insurance and flood insurance, if applicable, are required on all collateral. The HELOC has a 10-year draw period and 15-year repayment period. Exclusions and limitations apply. Offer subject to bank’s standard credit approval criteria and is subject to change without notice. Stated APRs are accurate as of 3/2/2026. Third party fees vary based on loan amount and generally total between $236.00–$815.00 ($10,000.00 line); $317.00–$1784.00 ($100,000 line); $1,120–$3,847.00 ($500,000.00 line) and $6,000–$13,665.00 ($2,000,000 line). Your fees could be lower or higher.

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