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Low Interest Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

HELOC

Renovate. Consolidate.
Educate. And more.

 

 



Access the equity in your home

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) gives you the money

you need when you need it, for whatever you need.

 





Renovate Your Home

Use the cash for home upgrades and repairs.

Pay for Education

Cover the costs of tuition, books and housing.

Reduce Debt

Pay down higher rate credit cards and loans.

Make Large Purchases

Shop with a set spending limit based on available funds.

Benefits of an Ocean HELOC

Zero Surprise Fees - No closing costs or application fees so you can plan your budget¹

Prime for Life - Lock in the Prime Rate for the full term of the HELOC²

Payment Flexibility - Set up different payment options based on your budget

Potential Tax Advantages - The interest you pay could be tax deductible³

Borrow What You Need, When Needed - Keep repaying advances to replenish your HELOC

Eligible Properties - Single family homes and condos used as a primary residence or second home qualify


Calculate the equity in your home

Have more questions?

Use our calculators to find answers

Should I use a HELOC to consolidate debt?

What is the estimated repayment amount for a HELOC?

How long does it take to pay off a HELOC?

Borrow as little as $5,000 as much as $5 million

Select your credit score to find the variable rate for your HELOC.

Get your free credit score by signing in to your Ocean personal 

online banking account.

Closing Costs¹

None

Interest Rate

WSJ Prime Rate²

(8.50% APR as of 7/27/23)

Maximum Combined Loan To Value

  • 80%    $5,000 - $1,000,000
  • 60%    $1,000,001 - $2,499,999
  • 50%    $2,500,000 - $5,000,000

Minimum Initial Advance

10% of the HELOC

face amount at funding

Maximum Debt To Income

43% for HELOC secured by second mortgage

OR 

45% for HELOC secured by first mortgage with Credit Score 720+ and 75% LTV or lower

(only for loans up to $1,000,000)

Annual Fee

$50

Minimum Advance Fee

$5 if advance is less than $300

Closing Costs¹

None

Interest Rate

WSJ Prime Rate + 1%²

(9.50% APR as of 7/27/23)

Maximum Combined Loan To Value

  • 80%    $5,000 - $1,000,000
  • 60%    $1,000,001 - $2,499,999
  • 50%    $2,500,000 - $5,000,000

Minimum Initial Advance

10% of the HELOC

face amount at funding

Maximum Debt To Income

43%

Annual Fee

$50

Minimum Advance Fee

$5 if advance is less than $300

Closing Costs¹

None

Interest Rate

WSJ Prime Rate + 2%²

(10.50% APR as of 7/27/23)

Maximum Combined Loan To Value

  • 75%    $5,000 - $1,000,000
  • 55%    $1,000,001 - $2,499,999
  • 45%    $2,500,000 - $5,000,000

Minimum Initial Advance

10% of the HELOC

face amount at funding

Maximum Debt To Income

43%

Annual Fee

$50

Minimum Advance Fee

$5 if advance is less than $300

HELOC Questions and Answers

HELOC, short for Home Equity Line of Credit, is a revolving line of credit based on the equity in your home and secured by your home. You can borrow as much money as you need, whenever you need it, up to the preset limit for the first 10 years.

As you repay advances, you can draw on the line as many times as you need, up to the preset amount. You only need to pay interest during the initial draw period, which means, lower monthly payments at the start. Plus, interest payments may be tax deductible.³

The amount you can borrow is based on the amount of equity you have in your home.  You may qualify to borrow up to 80% of the equity in your home.

You can transfer funds from your HELOC to your Ocean Bank account online or in the mobile app.

To get an estimate of how much equity you have in your home, subtract the balance of your current home loan from the estimated current value of your property.

You can use the advance from a HELOC  for anything you want, from renovating your home to paying down debt or paying for the costs of education. 

You can draw on your HELOC for up to 10 years. After that, you must start repaying the amount drawn on the account, plus interest. You have up to 20 years to make these repayments.


Need more information?

Connect with a Home Loan Specialist

Manage your HELOC digitally

Pay On The Go

Repay your loan using Online Banking or our Mobile App.

Transfer Instantly

Transfer money from your HELOC to your Ocean Bank account

Request Limit Increase

Modify your HELOC terms to increase the amount you can draw.

An Ocean branch is always nearby

Stop by or schedule a visit

 

 

Ocean Bank experts are licensed to help you with your mortgage loan

 


Applicant must have an Ocean Bank personal checking, savings or money market account prior to closing. HELOCs are available to U.S Citizens and U.S. Residents. Additional conditions may apply. Subject to credit approval.

Closing costs may apply.
For new HELOCs: No closing costs for lines up to $250,000. There is an appraisal fee for all HELOCs. If the loan closes, borrower will receive a credit at closing for the cost of the appraisal. If the loan does not close and the appraisal fee was collected after three business days of delivering the early disclosures in person or six business days by mail, the appraisal fee is non-refundable. For lines above $250,000 there are closing costs that must be paid by the borrower. A credit will be applied to the closing costs based on the average costs of a $250,000 line that would be incurred, excluding appraisal costs and title insurance, which are paid by the borrower. Hazard and Windstorm insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. Third party costs and fees range between $650 and $8,000. Other fees may apply. For all HELOCs paid-off and closed within 36 months of opening date, the borrower will be required to reimburse the Bank for the closing costs that were paid on their behalf. Other conditions may apply.

2 Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Prime Rate is 8.50% as of July 27, 2023. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) may vary. The maximum APR that can apply is 17.60%.

 

3Talk with your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of interest.

 

4Loan to Value Ratio (LTV) looks at loan amount compared to the appraised value of the property. To calculate:  Loan amount ÷ appraised value of the property = LTV

 

5Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) looks at your income compared to your expenses. To calculate:  Add the amount of your total monthly debt obligations, including mortgage payment, auto loans and leases, credit card payments, student loans and other commitments. Divide the total by your monthly income, before taxes. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage.