Home Equity Loans

Benefit from the equity in your home! Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) can be used for home improvements, major purchases and debt consolidation.

Since an equity loan or HELOC uses your home as collateral, the interest rate is generally lower than other types of loans—saving you money. Plus, the interest may be tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor for details. 

Decide which option is best for you:

Home Equity Loan3 Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)3
Fixed rate Variable rate
Available on primary residence, second homes and investment properties Available on primary residence, second homes and investment properties
Apply once for a specific amount Apply once, draw funds as needed

Primary residence and second home properties:
$350,000 maximum loan amount (up to 80% CLTV)1
$250,000 maximum loan amount (up to 90% CLTV)1

Non-occupied / investment properties:
$200,000 maximum loan amount (up to 80% CLTV)1

Primary residence and second home properties:
$350,000 maximum loan amount (up to 80% CLTV)1
$250,000 maximum loan amount (up to 90% CLTV)1
$100,000 maximum loan amount (up to 100% CLTV)1,4

Non-occupied / investment properties:
$100,000 maximum loan amount (up to 70% CLTV)1
We'll pay up to $1,000 toward closing costs2 We'll pay up to $1,000 toward closing costs2
Earn up to 10,000 points on your NOW REWARDS Visa® Earn up to 2,500 points on your NOW REWARDS Visa®

Home equity loans and HELOCs not available in Texas.

1 Minimum credit score for all home equity loans and HELOCs is 620; Maximum loan amount for non-occupied / investment properties requires a minimum credit score of 700.

2 Northwest Federal will pay a $1,000 maximum closing cost credit towards Northwest Federal home equity loan and home equity line of credit (HELOC) secured by a primary residence; up to $500 maximum closing cost credit towards home equity loan and home equity line of credit (HELOC) secured by a second home or investment property. Credit may not exceed the actual costs and cannot be used to pay for the real estate appraisal (if one is required) and/or interim interest. This promotion cannot be combined with other offers and is subject to change without notice.

3 All Northwest Federal home equity loan and HELOC refinances within the first 12 months after disbursement are ineligible for the closing cost credit promotion. 

4 100% HELOC is available only in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. Available on primary residence only with maximum loan amount of $100,000, depending on credit score.

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Tap into your home's equity. Apply today.
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