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HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: How to Choose
September 1, 2026 • 5 min read
Both let you borrow against the equity in your home, but they behave very differently month to month.
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Programs
Home equity solutions
A range of structures for owner-occupied homes and investor financing. Program availability and terms vary by borrower and property.
- Traditional HELOCA revolving line secured by your home, drawn as you need it.
- Home Equity LoanA one-time lump sum with a fixed repayment structure.
- Bank Statement ProgramIncome documented through bank statements instead of traditional tax returns.
- Profit & Loss ProgramQualification based on a business profit and loss statement.
- DSCR (Debt-Service Coverage Ratio)Investor financing qualified primarily by the property's cash flow.
Program details, qualification requirements and terms are provided during a consultation. Not a commitment to lend.
Borrower resources
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Review your Loan Estimate / Closing Disclosure
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Home Equity Insights
Straight answers about home equity lending.
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- Debt ConsolidationUsing Home Equity to Consolidate DebtAugust 19, 2026 • 4 min readConsolidation can simplify payments, but it changes the nature of the debt.Debt Consolidation