Do I need perfect credit?
No. This line is secured by the equity in your home, so our partners look hardest at the property — its value and what's left on the mortgage — not just your score. Owners with bruised credit get approved on equity all the time. We start with a soft pull and give you an honest read before anything touches your report.
Is this a refinance?
No — and that matters. Your current mortgage stays exactly as it is, rate and all. A HELOC is a separate line of credit secured by the equity sitting above your mortgage. Nothing about your existing home loan changes.
How much can I get?
It depends on what your home is worth and what you still owe on it. Funding partners typically extend credit against a healthy share of the equity in between, with lines up to $500,000. Give us the address and rough numbers and we'll size it within about a day.
What can the money go toward?
Business purposes: payroll, inventory, equipment, a build-out, buying out a partner, smoothing a slow season. Because the line is opened for your business rather than personal spending, it moves through underwriting on a business track.
How fast does this move?
You'll have sized options within about 24 hours of applying. Closing a home equity line usually takes one to three weeks, since real property is involved. If you need cash sooner, we also arrange working capital that funds in 24 to 48 hours — often as the bridge while your line closes.
What does it cost if I never draw on it?
Very little — that is the point of a line. Interest accrues only on what you actually draw, not on the full limit. Exact terms, including any annual fee or draw minimums, come from the funding partner in writing before you sign anything.
What do I need to qualify?
Meaningful equity in your home, a business that is at least a few months old, and — for most partners — around $10,000 or more in monthly revenue. The application takes about ten minutes and the initial review is a soft credit pull only.