You already know that your home equity line of credit allows you to access funds when and where you need them, but what if you need more? What happens at the end of the borrowing period?
Keep reading to discover:
- How to request a larger credit limit
- How to transfer funds to consolidate debt
- What happens to your account at the end of your draw period
Need more buying power with your home equity line of credit?
Do more with your home equity line of credit (HELOC). If you're in need of extra buying power and are looking for additional home equity financing, there are no fees to apply for a new line of credit with a higher credit limit and no closing costs. When you apply to refinance your home equity line of credit (HELOC) you'll receive (if approved):
- A new HELOC account with a larger line to suit your ongoing needs
- A new 10-year draw period adatext
- No application fees or closing costs adatext
Use your line of credit to make home improvements, pay for education expenses or consolidate your higher-interest-rate debt. adatext
Get started today
Please note: Upon approval and completion of a HELOC refinance, your new account will require variable-rate monthly minimum payments that include principal and interest during both the draw and the repayment period ($100 minimum required). Your account will also have an updated term of 30 years (10-year draw period and 20-year repayment period) and your existing line of credit interest rate will adjust to current interest rates. adatext
Home equity line of credit transfer
A smart way to consolidate higher interest-rate debt
Save time and use your low-rate Bank of America home equity line of credit (HELOC) adatext to finance home improvements, pay for education or consolidate higher interest-rate debt.
Use your available HELOC balance to consolidate debt adatext from:
- Credit cards
- Revolving charge cards (for example: home improvement stores and department stores)
- Installment loans
Tell us which higher-interest installment loans or credit cards you’d like to pay using your HELOC adatext . You could soon benefit from lower monthly interest payments and a single bill each month.
Transferring is quick and easy
There are no transfer fees, and your interest may be tax deductible. adatext To get started, simply log in to Online Banking. You can transfer funds directly from your HELOC to other Bank of America accounts, or to your creditors through Online Bill Pay.
Home equity line of credit end of draw
Preparing for your home equity line of credit end of draw
Your home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a form of revolving credit. You borrow from the available equity in your home, which is used as collateral for the line of credit.
During the draw period (or borrowing period), you can access funds through the line of credit to pay for expenses. Terms can vary, but typically the draw period will be up to 10 years adatext , after which you’ll reach end of draw and no longer be able to borrow against your HELOC.
What you need to know
It’s important to understand which type of HELOC financing you have. This will determine your repayment method once you reach end of draw.
- Balloon home equity line of credit: When your borrowing period ends, the balance on the account will become due. A balloon payment, or a large lump-sum of the outstanding balance, will be required.
- Standard home equity line of credit: When your borrowing period ends, the repayment period will begin. You will need to make monthly payments (consisting of both principal and interest) to repay the outstanding balance.
Your minimum payments are about to change
If you were making minimal or interest-only payments during the borrowing period, you may notice a significant increase in your monthly payments when your repayment period begins. You will now be responsible for paying both principal and interest each month, so plan accordingly and don’t get caught off-guard by the larger payment amount.
Options to consider
As you near or reach your end of draw, you have the following options:
- Apply for a new home equity line of credit or other home loan. If you have an outstanding balance and are approved for a new HELOC, you can move that balance over and again borrow funds for up to 10 years adatext to cover home improvement projects or other necessary expenses.
- Start repaying your principal balance through the repayment period.
- Pay off your balance in full, ahead of time.
- Contact a home equity specialist if you think you’ll be unable to afford your new payment. You may qualify for a program to help reduce your payment.
If you have questions about your account, please call and speak to one of our home equity specialists.
