Argonne Credit Union

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Home Equity Line-of-Credit


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ACU Home Equity Lines-of-Credit and Loans are available on residences located in Illinois or Idaho. Residences include single-family owner and non-owner occupied homes, townhouse, condo, duplex, second / vacation homes (certain restrictions apply) and 1-4 family residences.

Home Equity Line-of-Credit

The perfect way to borrow for recurring expenses.

Monthly Payment
  • Interest Only - $100 minimum
Loan Amounts
  • Up to 90% Loan to Value on owner-occupied properties for qualified borrowers.
  • Up to 70% Loan to Value on non-owner-occupied properties for qualified borrowers.
  • Minimum $10,000
  • Maximum $200,000 (For higher loan amounts, please contact us.)
Advance Amounts
  • $5,000 minimum 1st advance required following the expiration of the rescission period
  • $500 minimum thereafter
Easy Advances
  • Internet Home Banking
  • Checks (25 free checks)
  • By phone using A.R.T. (Audio Response Teller)
  • In person
Closing Costs
  • None, unless funds are to be used for a bridge loan. See FAQs for details.
Approval time
  • Usually within 24 hours pending appraisal & title
Term
  • 7 year draw period with a balloon payment at the end of the draw period
Payment Options
  • Direct Deposit with Automatic transfer
  • Payroll deduction
  • Home Banking transfer
  • By phone with A.R.T.
  • By mail or in person
Rate Interest Only Line-of-Credit

3.99% 120-day Introductory APR
Followed by a variable APR* thereafter based on credit line, see current rates below


Rates effective as of 11/13/2008

Line-of-Credit Rates
$10,000 - $24,999.99 5.00% APR
$25,000 - $49,999.99 5.00% APR
$50,000 - $99,999.99 5.00% APR
$100,000 and above 5.00% APR

Rates shown above are based on a loan-to-value (LTV) of 85% or less. If the LTV exceeds 85% or property is non-owner occupied, add 1% to the current rate and the introductory rate does not apply. An early closure fee up to $350 will be assessed if you pay off and close your Home Equity Line-of-Credit or Home Equity Loan within the first 12 months.

Rate
Index/Margin
Based on credit line as follows:

Rates effective as of 11/13/2008

Line-of-Credit Index / Margin
$10,000 - $24,999.99 Prime +.25%
$25,000 - $49,999.99 Prime
$50,000 - $99,999.99 Prime - .50%
$100,000 and above Prime - 1.0%

Prime Rate according to the Wall Street Journal as of 10/30/08 was 4.00%

Early Closure Fee
  • A fee up to $350 will be assessed if you pay off and close your Home Equity Line-of-Credit within the first 12 months.


At this time, payroll deduction is only available to employees of ANL and Fermilab.
** Maximum APR is 16%. Floor rate is 5%


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For more information, e-mail memberservices@argonnecu.org or call our Real Estate Department at (815) 267-7716.

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