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Make the most out of your home

Use your home as collateral by taking advantage of its value for large expenses and life events with a First American Bank Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). With no application fees, up to a $2,000 closing cost credit* and competitive HELOC interest rates, we keep monthly payments and overall costs low so you can focus on what matters most.

  • Make home improvements
  • Purchase a new vehicle
  • Make car repairs
  • Consolidate debt
  • Pay for college
  • Plan a wedding
  • And more!

A HELOC allows you to draw funds against your pre-approved credit limit whenever you need money. As with all credit lines, you have the flexibility of paying interest only1 or interest plus any amount toward the principal. Plus, the application process is easy, so you can access funds right when you need it.

Apply online or find an Illinois or Wisconsin mortgage loan officer near you to get started today. 

HELOC Rates

Rates Effective: 6.4.26
Rates and points are subject to change without notice.
Product Rate APR
Home Equity Line of Credit
Terms and Conditions
6.750%6.750%

Not available for investment properties or properties located in Texas, New York, Alaska, or Hawaii- The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate based on the highest Prime Rate published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal on the first business day of the month. Rates subject to change at any time. The maximum APR is 18%.1Monthly payments of interest only will result in a balloon payment. No annual fee for the first year - $75 annual fee thereafter. Costs to satisfy certain prior liens may be assessed. Property insurance is required. Flood hazard insurance may be required. If you refinance, close or terminate your HELOC for any reason within 36 months of opening your HELOC, you may have to pay an Early Cancellation Fee of (i) two percent (2.00%) of your credit limit within the first twelve (12) months of opening your HELOC, or (ii) $750 between thirteen (13) and thirty-six (36) months of opening your HELOC. This Early Cancellation Fee applies where applicable by state law. Subject to credit approval.

*UP TO $2,000 IN CLOSING COST CREDIT: Third Party Fees and Charges ranging from $500 to $3,100 may be assessed for HELOCs under $250,000 at closing. If, at the time of closing, you set up an Automatic Funds Transfer (AFT) or Automatic Clearing House (ACH) to make the monthly payment on your HELOC and elect electronic statements within the first statement cycle, we will pay up to $2,000 of the third party fees and charges associated with closing on your HELOC, including, but not limited to, appraisal, title, flood, credit report, stamp & tax, and recording fees (collectively, “Third Party Fees and Charges”). If, at the time of closing, you do not set up an AFT or ACH to make the monthly payment on your HELOC, then you agree to pay the Third Party Fees and Charges at closing. This provision does not apply to loans secured by investment properties or to loans that fall outside our standard product, rate, term and underwriting guidelines.

Home Equity Line of Credit

The information provided is based on a $100,000 home equity loan. The property is located in Chicago, Cook county in the State of IL. The property is an existing single family home and will be used as a primary residence. The rate lock period is 0 days and the assumed credit score is 740. These rates are subject to change without notice. Loan to Value must be less than or equal to 80%. (For collateral located in the state of Florida, the Loan to Value must be less than or equal to 75%). For loans secured by a first lien on a dwelling, payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums, if applicable, and the actual payment obligation will be greater. The minimum APR is 4.25% and the maximum APR is 18%. Subject to credit approval. Standard rates apply.

    Interest Rate/APR: Prime Rate published in the Money Rates section of the Wall Street Journal. + 0.000% (currently 6.750%), subject to increase.
    Payment: Your Regular Payment will equal the amount of your accrued Finance Charges.
    Term: The draw period will extend to the first day of the month following execution of the loan documents plus ten (10) years.
    Balance Due at End of Loan Term.
    Closing Fees: $662.00
    Annual Fee: $75.00