★ Our Top 12 HELOC/HELOAN Equity Programs ★

Your home is typically your greatest financial asset. Let's manage it like one.

Compare 12 ways to use your home equity — for renovations, debt consolidation, retirement, or your next property. One conversation. One application. More options.

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Home equity options for your goal.

Borrow as needed with a home equity line of credit (HELOC), receive a lump sum with a home equity loan (HELOAN), or explore refinancing and specialty loans.

12 programs to explore

Fastest approval

AVEN Home Equity Advantage

Who it's forHomeowners who want flexible, ongoing access to equity with a fast, mostly digital process.

Type
Revolving HELOC
Rate
Variable, from prime-based
Draw
Draw as needed, pay interest only on what you use
Speed
Approval in as little as 15 minutes

Fastest path from application to available funds.

Flexible

Traditional HELOC

Who it's forBorrowers with strong credit who want the lowest variable rate and a long draw period.

Type
Revolving line of credit
Rate
Variable, typically lowest of the HELOC family
Draw period
Up to 10 years, then repayment
Credit
Best pricing at 700+ scores

The classic line of credit — lowest cost for well-qualified borrowers.

Predictable

Fixed-Rate HELOC

Who it's forHomeowners who want HELOC flexibility but need each draw locked at a fixed rate.

Type
HELOC with fixed-rate lock options
Rate
Lock any draw at a fixed rate
Payment
Fixed principal & interest on locked balances
Flexibility
Multiple locks allowed on one line

Flexibility of a line, certainty of a fixed loan.

One lump sum

Fixed-Rate Second Mortgage

Who it's forA single large expense — a remodel, tuition, or consolidation — with one fixed payment.

Type
One lump-sum loan alongside your first mortgage
Rate
Fixed for the full term
Term
10–30 year options
First mortgage
Left untouched

Keep your low first-mortgage rate; borrow a lump sum on top.

One loan

Cash-Out Refinance

Who it's forHomeowners whose current rate is near today's rates, or who want one simple payment.

Type
New first mortgage
Rate
Fixed or adjustable
Amount
Largest loan amounts of the group
Trade-off
Replaces your existing first mortgage

Best when you can improve — or match — your current first-mortgage rate.

Age 62+

Reverse Mortgage (HECM)

Who it's forHomeowners 62+ who want to eliminate their monthly payment or open a growing credit line.

Type
FHA-insured reverse mortgage
Payment
No monthly mortgage payment required
Eligibility
Age 62+, primary residence
Payout
Lump sum, line of credit, or monthly

Turn equity into retirement cash flow without a monthly payment.

Self-employed

Bank Statement HELOC

Who it's forBusiness owners and 1099 earners whose tax returns don't show their real income.

Type
HELOC, alternative income docs
Income
12–24 months of bank statements
Tax returns
Not required
Credit
Flexible score requirements

Qualify on deposits, not tax returns.

Investors

DSCR Investor Loan

Who it's forReal estate investors qualifying on the property's rental income, not personal income.

Type
Investor cash-out or purchase
Qualification
Rental income compared with the property's loan payment
Personal income
Not verified
Properties
1–4 units, short-term rentals OK

The property qualifies — you don't have to.

Buy before you sell

Bridge Loan

Who it's forMove-up buyers who need their current home's equity to purchase the next one first.

Type
Short-term equity loan
Term
6–12 months typical
Use
Down payment on the next home
Exit
Paid off when your current home sells

Make a non-contingent offer in a competitive market.

Government-backed

FHA & VA Cash-Out

Who it's forVeterans and borrowers with lower credit scores who need lenient qualification.

Type
Government-backed refinance
VA
Up to 100% of home value for eligible vets
FHA
Credit scores from the low 600s
Use
Any purpose — debt, repairs, reserves

The most forgiving qualification standards of the twelve.

Private reverse mortgage

HomeSafe Reverse

Who it's forHomeowners 55+ in Arizona exploring retirement cash flow, especially with higher-value homes. HomeSafe Second may let eligible homeowners keep their first mortgage.

Type
Proprietary reverse mortgage — not FHA-insured HECM
Rate
Fixed for HomeSafe Standard and HomeSafe Second
Amount
Standard: up to $4 million. Second: $50,000–$1 million. Age, value and eligibility determine proceeds.
First mortgage
Standard replaces existing mortgages; Second retains an eligible first mortgage and its payments
Payment
No required monthly payment on the reverse loan while loan obligations are met
Insurance
No mortgage insurance premium

The balance grows over time. Keep paying taxes, insurance and any retained first mortgage; maintain and occupy the home. Repayment is required when loan terms trigger it. Product and state availability vary.

After-renovation value

Renovation HELOC

Who it's forHomeowners planning a major renovation whose home's expected value after improvements may support more borrowing than its value today. For primary residences and eligible second homes, not investment properties.

Type
Renovation-only revolving line of credit
Rate
Variable: prime plus a risk-based margin
Amount
$50,000–$750,000; cannot exceed renovation cost; credit and equity limits apply
Term
10-year draw period, then 20-year repayment
Equity
Up to 95% combined loan-to-value using after-renovation value; current-value limits also apply
Payment
Interest-only during the draw period; principal and interest during repayment

Keep your existing mortgage when used as a second lien. A monthly maintenance fee applies until completion is confirmed by an appraiser. Renovation plans, underwriting and location restrictions apply; unavailable in Texas.

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Common questions

Does comparing programs hurt my credit?

No. One application lets us price every program you're eligible for — there's no need to apply separately with multiple lenders.

How do I know which program is right?

That's the point of the first call. Tell us your goal and timeline, and we'll narrow 12 programs down to the two or three that genuinely fit.

What if my situation is unusual — self-employed, retired, or an investor?

That's exactly why we carry specialty programs like bank-statement HELOCs, reverse mortgages, and DSCR loans. Unusual is our normal.

Are the terms on this page guaranteed?

No. Original program terms are illustrative; HomeSafe and Renovation HELOC summaries are based on supplied lender guidelines. Actual availability and terms depend on current guidelines, credit, age where applicable, equity, and property. Contact us for your real numbers.

The Rooker Team at Bond Home Loans

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