Put the equity in your home to work to tackle that home improvement project, pay for college tuition, consolidate existing debt, and more.
Understanding the difference between a Home Equity Line of Credit and a Home Equity Loan will put you in a position of being able to choose which one is right for you.
Home Equity Line of Credit
Borrow smaller amounts whenever
you need.
you need.
Home Equity Line of Credit
A Home Equity Line of Credit allows you to borrow funds on an as-needed basis. As a revolving line of credit, when the outstanding balance is repaid the available credit is replenished.
A Home Equity Line of Credit is secured by your home and offers you. . .
- Flexibility – draw money, pay it back, and draw it again, on your own schedule, when you need it, at any time during the initial 10-year draw period
- Convenience – transfer funds online or over the phone, or simply use one of the checks that you will receive when your Home Equity Line of Credit is opened
- Simplicity – the initial 10-year draw period is followed by a 15-year repayment period
| Line Amount | APR During 12-month Introductory Period* | Variable APR After 12-month Introductory Period* | Variable Rate After 12-month Introductory Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 to $99,999.99 |
3.24%
(for 12 months) |
5.49% | WSJ Prime Rate -0.01% |
| $100,000 to $199,999.99 |
3.24%
(for 12 months)
|
5.24% | WSJ Prime Rate -0.26% |
| $200,000 to $1,000,000 | 3.24% (for 12 months) |
4.99% | WSJ Prime Rate -0.51% |
*Annual Percentage Rate (APR) shown is accurate as of July 28, 2022. Check with the bank for rates, terms and restrictions; rates subject to change without notice. Home Equity Line of Credit requires application and qualification criteria be met. All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Not all applicants may qualify. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. No closing costs except for Trust Review Fee of approximately $125, if applicable. 10 year draw period. 15 year repayment period. 25 year total term. Minimum line amount is $25,000. Maximum line amount is $1,000,000. Maximum loan‐to‐value (includes all loans secured by that property) of 80% for primary residence and 75% for second home. Stated APR is only available if at least $25,000 of the line commitment represents new loan commitment amount not currently established with Northway Bank, and, automatic payment from a Northway Bank checking account is maintained; other APRs available if either of these conditions is not met.
Introductory 3.24% APR is fixed for the first 12 months. Thereafter, the APR will adjust monthly based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate (at a rate of Prime -0.01% for line commitment from $25,000 to $99,999.99; Prime -0.26% for line commitment from $100,000 to $199,999.99; Prime -0.51% for line commitment of $200,000 or greater, for the life of the line). As of July 28, 2022 Wall Street Journal prime rate is 5.50%. The minimum rate floor will be 3.24% and the maximum APR (cap) will be 18.00%. Rates subject to change. $200 prepayment penalty applies if loan is closed within the first two years. Annual maintenance fee of $50 assessed on anniversary date of loan.
Payment example based on a Home Equity Line of Credit of $25,000, the first 12 months at 3.24%, the interest only payment would be between $68.79 and $62.14 per month, then the next 108 payments of interest only at 5.49% would be between $116.57 and $105.29 per month; for the next 179 months, the principal and interest payment would be between $255.46 and $140.14 per month, with a final payment of $139.54.
Introductory 3.24% APR is fixed for the first 12 months. Thereafter, the APR will adjust monthly based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate (at a rate of Prime -0.01% for line commitment from $25,000 to $99,999.99; Prime -0.26% for line commitment from $100,000 to $199,999.99; Prime -0.51% for line commitment of $200,000 or greater, for the life of the line). As of July 28, 2022 Wall Street Journal prime rate is 5.50%. The minimum rate floor will be 3.24% and the maximum APR (cap) will be 18.00%. Rates subject to change. $200 prepayment penalty applies if loan is closed within the first two years. Annual maintenance fee of $50 assessed on anniversary date of loan.
Payment example based on a Home Equity Line of Credit of $25,000, the first 12 months at 3.24%, the interest only payment would be between $68.79 and $62.14 per month, then the next 108 payments of interest only at 5.49% would be between $116.57 and $105.29 per month; for the next 179 months, the principal and interest payment would be between $255.46 and $140.14 per month, with a final payment of $139.54.
Home Equity Loan
Is there a significant expense that you need cash for right now? Receive a lump-sum of money all-at-once and pay off the balance over time.
Terms of 10, 15 and 20 years are available. Choose a shorter term to pay less interest over the life of the loan, or pick a longer payment to manage your cash flow with smaller monthly payments.
A Home Equity Loan1 is secured by your home and can bring . . .
- Peace-of-mind that comes with knowing that you have a fixed interest rate and predictable monthly payment.
1 Home Equity Loan interest rate is fixed. Minimum loan amount of $25,000. All loans are subject to credit and property approval.
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Bedford
Samantha Lightizer
NMLS# 1334042
603-326-5437
Samantha Lightizer
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603-326-5437
Berlin
Kim Poirier
NMLS #993334
603-342-1437
NMLS #993334
603-342-1437
Campton
Kari Miller
NMLS# 741578
603-342-1083
Kari Miller
NMLS# 741578
603-342-1083
Concord
Megan Long
NMLS# 1871879
603-342-1029
NMLS# 1871879
603-342-1029
Conway Village
Marci Labrie
NMLS #1403022
603-342-1079
603-342-1079
Gorham
Kim Poirier
NMLS #993334
603-342-1437
NMLS #993334
603-342-1437
Laconia
Lisa Kennett
NMLS #1710816
603-342-1412Manchester
Tania Alicea
NMLS #943341
NMLS #943341
603-342-1411
Meredith
Tammy O'Neil
NMLS #1810282
603-326-7376
603-326-7376
North Conway/Intervale
Jennifer Tate
NMLS #1523033
603-342-1416
603-342-1416
Pittsfield
Lori Chateauneuf
NMLS #1002418
603-342-1046
603-342-1046
Plymouth
Glen Feener
NMLS #409051
603-342-1064
603-342-1064
Portsmouth
David McMahon
NMLS #869013
603-342-1446
603-342-1446
Settlers Crossing
Joanne Warren
NMLS #1717815
603-326-1030
603-326-1030
Tilton
Jannette Thompson
NMLS #1106282
603-342-1421
NMLS #1106282
603-342-1421
West Ossipee
Kim Cochrane
NMLS #1295730
603-326-1039
West Plymouth
Janet Currier
NMLS #1081190
603-342-1056
603-342-1056
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