compare home equity loans
and home equity lines of credit.
Smart borrowing begins at home.
You can use the equity you have in your home to make home improvements, consolidate your debt1, and make large purchases.
Find the Right Option for You
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Key Equity Options® Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
Continuous access to credit, based on available equity
- Get a 0.25% interest rate relationship discount on new KeyBank Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) when you bank with Key or when you sign up for automatic payments from a KeyBank checking account.2
- Revolving line of credit that uses the available equity in your home
- Low variable rates
- Can be used, paid off and used again
- Flexible payment options, including principal and interest or interest-only
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Borrow as needed
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Home Equity Loans
A lump-sum loan secured by your home and based on the amount of equity you have available
- Get a 0.25% interest rate relationship discount on new KeyBank Home Equity Loans when you bank with Key or when you sign up for automatic payments from a KeyBank checking account.2
- A single distribution of funds with the maximum amount determined by your home’s appraised value
- Fixed rate and payment to protect against rising interest rates
- Set monthly payments for easy budgeting
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Single, lump sum
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Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan3
A lump-sum loan secured by your home and based on the amount of equity you have available
- Outstanding special interest rates available for borrowers in qualifying communities
- A single distribution of funds with the maximum amount determined by your home’s appraised value
- Fixed rate and payment to protect against rising interest rates
- Set monthly payments for easy budgeting
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Fixed
Interest Rate -
Single, lump sum
Disbursement
Why Borrow With Key
- Exceptional service from home-lending specialists
With Key, you get a dedicated expert who answers every question, works to make sure you have the home equity solution that fits your life, and helps you every step of the way. You also get a lender you can count on long after closing.
- Convenient payment options
Make your payments quickly and easily through online and mobile banking, by phone or mail, with recurring automatic payments, or in a branch.
- Secure online & mobile banking
Sign on for 24/7 account access to make payments, transfer money, check balances, and view your statements online.
- Key Financial Wellness Review®
An experienced banker will help you see where your finances stand and show you how to reach your financial goals. Schedule an appointment.
Home Equity Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit FAQs
A home equity loan is an installment loan that lets you use the equity in your home as collateral. You borrow a set amount of money and repay it in monthly payments. It’s sometimes referred to as a home equity installment loan or HELOAN for short.
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to borrow against your home equity by providing a flexible line of credit that can be accessed as needed, like a credit card. The borrowing limit is determined based on a percentage of your home's appraised value minus the outstanding mortgage balance.
A home equity loan and a HELOC differ in how credit is provided and the type of interest rate involved. A home equity loan gives you a single lump sum of money that you repay with a fixed interest rate. A HELOC grants you a line of credit that you can use as required within a specific time frame. Typically, a HELOC has a variable interest rate.
The interest on a home equity loan may qualify for tax deductibility. Consult with your tax advisor to determine the eligibility and specifics of tax deductibility in your situation.
It’s common to borrow up to 80% of the equity in your home. To estimate your home equity, subtract the amount you owe on your mortgage from the current market value of your home. Your income and credit history will also determine how much you can borrow.
Home equity loans have loan repayment terms up to 30 years.
Yes, if you have enough equity in your home, you can use your home equity loan to buy a second house.
NOTICE: This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Conditions and restrictions may apply. All home lending products, including mortgage, home equity loans and home equity lines of credit, are subject to credit and collateral approval. Not all home lending products are available in all states. Hazard insurance and, if applicable, flood insurance are required on collateral property. Actual rates, fees, and terms are based on those offered as of the date of application and are subject to change without notice.
To apply for a home equity loan, you must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Live within the following states: AK, CO, CT, ID, IN, MA, ME, MI, NY, OH, OR, PA, UT, VT, or WA
- Agree to provide additional personal and business information, if requested, such as tax returns and financial statements
- Certify that all information submitted in the application is true and correct
- Authorize the bank and or a credit bureau to investigate the information on the application
Reimbursement of Lender Paid Costs: If you voluntarily prepay your loan in full and terminate your account within 36 months after you sign the note, you will reimburse Key for bona fide fees it paid to third parties on your behalf in connection with the opening of your account. These fees may include costs of appraisal, title, and flood certification fee and, where applicable, mortgage tax. These fees are shown as itemized estimates on your loan estimate provided to you within three (3) days of your application, as final itemized amounts on your closing disclosure sent to you at the time of final loan approval and as itemized amounts in your fixed rate note. This provision will not apply to the exercise of any applicable right to cancel or rescind under the Federal Truth in Lending Act or Regulation Z, or if the term of the loan is 36 months or less.
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Savings vary based on rate and term of your existing and refinanced loan(s). Refinancing to a longer term may lower your monthly payments, but may also increase the total interest paid over the life of the loan. Refinancing to a shorter term may increase your monthly payments, but may lower the total interest paid over the life of the loan. Review your loan documentation for total cost of your refinanced loan.
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Home Lending: To receive relationship benefits on a new KeyBank mortgage loan, home equity loan, or home equity line of credit, which provides a 0.25% interest rate reduction, you must have owned a Relationship Account at any time during the mortgage loan, home equity loan, or home equity line of credit application process, but no later than seven (7) business days prior to the closing of the mortgage loan, home equity loan, or home equity line of credit. This Interest rate reduction is available on new KeyBank mortgage loan, home equity loan, and home equity line of credit applications only.
As an alternative to the relationship benefit, you may obtain a 0.25% interest rate reduction if you complete and submit, no later than seven (7) business days prior to the closing of the mortgage loan, home equity loan, or home equity line of credit, the Monthly Automatic Payment form to have your recurring payment for your KeyBank mortgage loan, home equity loan, or home equity line of credit automatically deducted from an “Eligible KeyBank Consumer Checking Account”.
For fixed-rate mortgages and home equity loans, the 0.25% interest rate reduction will be reflected in the interest rate on the Promissory Note. For adjustable-rate mortgages (“ARMs”), the 0.25% interest rate reduction will apply to the initial fixed interest rate period and will be reflected in the maximum amount the interest rate can increase of the term of the loan, subject to the minimum interest rate that may be charged per the terms of the Promissory Note or Agreement. For home equity lines of credit (“HELOCs”), the 0.25% interest rate reduction will be applied to the margin, thereby reducing the applicable variable annual percentage rate (total annual percentage rate consisting of the applicable index value plus margin value).
“Relationship Account” means (A) an open Eligible KeyBank Consumer Checking Account with five (5) or more Qualifying Transactions posted to a single Eligible KeyBank Consumer Checking Account in a calendar month, which may not be aggregated across other accounts you own, OR (B) an open Key Private Bank Checking or Key Private Bank Personal Checking account.
An “Eligible KeyBank Consumer Checking Account” means: any KeyBank consumer checking account designated as a personal checking account by KeyBank, including KeyBank’s Hassle-Free checking account, but excluding a health savings account. “Qualifying Transactions” include, but are not limited to, point of sale transactions, bill payment(s), ATM transactions, check, cash or direct deposits, and electronic funds transfers. Qualifying Transactions exclude adjustments, advances, reversals, refunds, account to account transfers, person-to-person transfers, interest, service charges, and service fees. Qualifying Transactions must be completed at least three (3) business days prior to application to be eligible for inclusion in determining whether you met the “Relationship Account” portion of the “Bank with Key” criteria.
The 0.25% interest rate reduction may not be combined with certain other discounts or promotions and may not be available for all home lending products. Other terms, conditions, and/or limitations may apply. Contact KeyBank Home Lending for more details.
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Loan features reduced interest rate and no origination fees. Available on existing primary residence and loans up to $100,000. First or second lien only. Loan must close in a branch. Property must be located in an eligible community in KeyBank's retail footprint. Additional terms or restrictions may apply. Ask us for details.
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