Most people with a HELOC in the US enjoy a credit line of $90,000 or more.5
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a flexible line of credit that uses your home equity to access up to $300,000* at great low rates.
Imagine the possibilities when you borrow as needed and only pay interest on what you use3
Home
Improvements
Debt
Consolidation4
Major
Purchases
Unexpected
Expenses
You’re in good company. As of 2018, more than 8.7 million people had a HELOC in the US alone.5
What is a HELOC?
- Access Low Rates
- Lock-In Your Rate**
- Enjoy Financial Flexibility
- Borrow as Needed
- Put Home Equity to Work
- Bank-paid closing costs
Access Low Rates
Save more and pay down your debts with variable rates as low as 4.33%1 annual percentage rate (APR)2. This rate includes a 2.00% discount for auto pay and $50k minimum draw.
Lock-In Your Rate
Love your current HELOC rate? You can
lock it in. Choose to borrow at a fixed (not variable) interest rate up to three times over the life of your line.**
Enjoy Financial Flexibility
A HELOC puts you in charge with the flexibility to make interest only payments3, borrow as needed, and pay everything off early.***
Borrow as Needed
Get the money you need whenever you need it via bank transfer and check. Only pay interest on what you use.
Put Home Equity to Work
Because a HELOC is secured by your house, you may have access to more money at lower interest rates than with other products like a credit card or personal loan.
Bank-paid closing costs***
Our bank partner will cover your closing costs when you open a HELOC through Prosper-- meaning you could save thousands on closing costs.***
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Experience the Prosper Difference
Apply for a HELOC in minutes
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INSTANT OFFER
Check your rate without
affecting your credit score
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APPLY ONLINE
Complete your
application in minutes
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GET YOUR LINE
Access to a credit line
in weeks, not months
in weeks, not months
How does a HELOC work?
Your HELOC is divided into two phases – a draw period followed
by a repayment period. There are advantages to each!
YOUR DRAW PERIOD(up to 10 years) | YOUR REPAYMENT PERIOD(10 to 15 years) |
|---|---|
| Borrow whenever you need via bank transfer, check, or a HELOC-card4 | Pay down your balance in manageable monthly payments |
| Option to make interest-only payments3 | Pay off your remaining balance at any time*** |
Over 80% of people with a HELOC in the US currently have a FICO of 720+5
Say hello to new possibilities with the money you need at the rates you've earned
Questions? Give us a call.1-800-954-2172
Frequently asked questions
- What's a HELOC?
- How is a HELOC through Prosper different?
- What about variable rates?
- How can I use my HELOC?
- Is a HELOC secured or unsecured?
- How is my equity calculated?
- How is my max line calculated?
What's a HELOC?
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a line of credit you can access for a variety of things: debt consolidation, home improvements, major purchases (appliances, cars, RVs, boats, etc.), and many other expenses.
It works much like a credit card. But, because it’s secured by your house, you may be able to access more money at lower interest rates than with a credit card or personal loan.
HELOCs give you flexibility in your monthly payments. You can even make interest-only payments during the draw period (up to the first 10 years of your HELOC).3
How is a HELOC through Prosper different?
HELOCs typically involve a time-consuming application and verification process—including a hard credit pull that impacts your credit score just to see your offer.
We’ve streamlined and securely digitized that process, empowering you to get a HELOC in only a few weeks! Better yet, you can see your instant, personalized offer without affecting your credit score.
What about variable rates?
A HELOC through Prosper has a variable rate, meaning the interest you pay could increase or decrease. Changes to this rate are calculated by adding the margin identified in your credit agreement to the current prime rate (ie https://www.wsj.com/market-data/bonds).
During the draw period, you can make interest-only monthly payments with a minimum payment of $75. Paying more than the interest you owe will enable you to borrow additional money during the draw period. If you prefer a fixed rate option, during your draw period you can choose to “lock in” your rate up to three times.**
During the repayment period you'll pay down what you owe by making a monthly payment calculated using the interest rate in effect at the start of your repayment period. When rates decrease, less interest is due, so more of your monthly payment repays the principal balance. When rates increase, more interest is due, so less of your monthly payment repays the principal balance. In this case, you may need need make a single “balloon” payment to cover your unpaid balance in full at the end of your repayment period. For Texas HELOCS different rules apply: if the interest rate increases during your repayment period, then your monthly payment will also increase in order to repay your balance by the end of the repayment period.
How can I use my HELOC?
You can use your HELOC for a variety of things including home improvements, debt consolidation4, major purchases (appliances, cars, RVs, boats, etc.), and even miscellaneous expenses.
Is a HELOC secured or unsecured?
A HELOC is secured by your house. This means your home acts as collateral for your line of credit in case you are unable to make your monthly payments (similar to how your house is collateral for a mortgage).
Because your line of credit is secured, the APR you receive may be lower than unsecured loans or credit cards.
How is my equity calculated?
Home equity is calculated by subtracting the amount of money you still owe on your house from the total value of your home. For example, if your home is valued at $300,000 and you owe $200,000 on your mortgage, your current equity is $100,000.
Most lenders will require you to have 10-20% of your home value remaining after you get your HELOC. So, in this example (depending on your creditworthiness and debt-to-income ratio) you could qualify for a HELOC of $40,000 with 20% of your home value remaining.
$100,000 (current equity) - $40,000 (HELOC amount) = $60,000 (20% of property value)
How is my max line calculated?
Your estimated maximum line amount is based on the amount of equity you have in your home, your creditworthiness, your debt-to-income ratio, and other factors.