Home Equity Loans
Turn your home’s equity into cash. Get the money you need to tackle what’s important to you, like consolidate your debt, make a major purchase, pay tuition, or turn your house into a dream home.
Why Choose Texell for Your Home Equity Loan?
- Work with a local Home Loan Hero to help you, every step of the way.
- Use the money for almost anything — home improvements, bill consolidation, or tuition.
- No closing costs for loans under $50,000.1
- Borrow up to 80% of your home’s value.
- Low, fixed rates with terms up to 20 years.
- Rates as low as 5.990 APR.2
Today's Home Equity Rates
| Term |
First Lien
APR2 as low as3
|
Second Lien
APR2 as low as3
|
|---|---|---|
| 5-year Fixed Rate | 5.99% | 6.49% |
| 10-year Fixed Rate | 6.24% | 6.74% |
| 15-year Fixed Rate | 6.49% | 6.99% |
| 20-year Fixed Rate | 6.99% | N/A |
1 Additional fees for escrow, appraisals, and other fees are not waived.
2 APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates effective 4/15/2024.
3 No closing cost option for Home Equity Loans up to $50,000. Loans currently financed with Texell are not eligible for refinance. Rates current as of 3/18/2023. Rates subject to change without notice, call to verify current rate. Rates listed are based on a credit score of 740+. Loans require a loan-to-value of no more than 80%.
3 No closing cost option for Home Equity Loans up to $50,000. Loans currently financed with Texell are not eligible for refinance. Rates current as of 3/18/2023. Rates subject to change without notice, call to verify current rate. Rates listed are based on a credit score of 740+. Loans require a loan-to-value of no more than 80%.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a Home Equity Loan?
A Home Equity Loan allows you to borrow money using your home as collateral. It allows you as a homeowner to borrow against your home’s equity. Equity is the difference between your home’s market value and how much you owe on your mortgage. Equity grows as you pay down your mortgage and as your home increases in value.
What should I expect when applying for a Home Equity Loan?
You can apply for and receive your Home Equity Loan in as little as 12 days. For a less-stressful process, you want to apply for your Home Equity Loan 30 days before you need the money. Below are the basic steps you the Home Equity Loan process:
- Apply.
- Relax while we review your application. If we need more information, we’ll reach out to you.
- Sign your loan documents.
- Use your funds.
How much can I borrow?
In Texas, you can borrow up to 80% of your home’s value. For example, if your home is worth $200,000, the maximum amount you can borrow is $160,000, minus any outstanding mortgage balance. At Texell, our minimum Home Equity loan amount is $20,000 for a first lien loan and $10,000 for a second lien loan.
What fees apply to Home Equity Loans?
At Texell, we do not charge an application fee for Home Equity Loans, and there are no closing costs for Home Equity Loans under $50,000. If your loan amount is over $50,000, additional fees for escrow, appraisals, and other fees are not waived. Contact our Mortgage Loan Officers(Opens in a new Window) to answer all your questions about fees.
What types of properties can I get with a Home Equity Loan?
To get a Home Equity Loan, you must occupy the property (it can’t be a rental property). You can only have one Home Equity Loan on a property at the same time.
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