Access the equity you've built in your home

A HELOC or home equity mortgage lets you borrow against the value of your home for renovations, investments, education, or debt consolidation. Frank compares products from 20+ lenders to find the right structure.

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HELOC vs. home equity mortgage

Two different ways to access your equity - your Frank advisor will help you decide which fits your situation.

Home equity mortgage (second mortgage or refinance)

A fixed lump-sum loan secured by your property, structured as a standard mortgage with regular payments.

  • Fixed amount, fixed payments
  • Can be fixed or variable rate
  • Can go up to 80% LTV combined
  • Better for: large one-time costs, debt consolidation
  • Provides more repayment discipline vs. HELOC

Typical HELOC eligibility benchmarks

These are general guidelines - your actual eligibility depends on lender, property, and your full financial picture.

20%+
Minimum equity in your home required
680+
Credit score typically required for prime HELOC
80%
Maximum combined LTV (mortgage + HELOC)

Find out how much equity you can access

A Frank advisor will review your situation and show you the best HELOC and equity mortgage options available.