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Home Equity Line of Credit: As of 6/15/2013, for a limited time only, our best rates are as follows:

  • OH: Prime minus 0.51% (2.74% APR) for line amounts of $200,000 to $399,999 and
    Prime minus 0.26% (2.99% APR) for line amounts of $100,000 to $199,999.


  • IL and MI: Prime minus 0.13% (3.12% APR) for line amounts of $200,000 to $399,999 and
    Prime minus 0.01% (3.24% APR) for line amounts of $100,000 to $199,999.


Obtaining the best rate requires a new home equity line of credit application, where the line must be in first lien position, an initial draw of at least $25,000 at closing, having or opening a Circle Gold Checking® account with an automatic deduction of your home equity line of credit monthly payment and a loan-to-value (LTV) of 70% or less. New application required. Variable APR based on The Wall Street Journal "Prime Rate" (“Prime”) published on the last business day of the month (3.25% APR as of 6/15/2013). Maximum APR 21%, (18% in NJ and PA). Minimum APR 2.50%. 1- to 4-family owner-occupied properties, condominiums, and 2nd / vacation home owner-occupied properties. Property cannot be an investment property, co-op, mobile home or manufactured housing (mobile homes - including those on own land, on permanent foundation, and including single and double wide). Rate and terms may change at any time before or after account opening and vary by property type, loan amount, credit history, lien position, and loan-to-value (LTV) ratio and draw amount at closing. Not available for homes currently for sale. Homes listed for sale must be off the market for at least ninety days prior to application. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. Trust review fees ranging from $85 to $350 apply for properties held in trust. No annual fee first year, then $50 per year. Pre-payment penalty of $350 if closed within first 36 months. Offer not available on CAPPED RATE HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT®. Circle Gold Checking with automatic deduction required for best rate. All accounts are subject to individual approval. Consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility of interest.

Capped Rate Home Equity Line of Credit: APR will be capped for the 7-year draw period. Minimum required draw amount of $10,000 must be taken at closing. Minimum line size: $10,000. Circle Gold Checking account required. Interest- only payment is available only during the first 7 years.

Home Equity Loan: All Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) assume payment by auto-deduction from Circle Gold Checking account. Rate and terms may change at any time. Offer subject to change without notice. Not available for homes currently for sale. Homes listed for sale must be off the market for at least ninety days prior to application. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. Trust review fees ranging from $85 to $350 apply for properties held in trust. Pre-payment penalty of $300 if closed within first 24 months. All accounts and services subject to individual approval. Consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility of interest.

First Lien Position: The following rates are our best rates for a 10-year term. As of 6/1/2013, 3.37% APR is available for qualifying properties in IL, MI and OH, with a loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less for loans of $50,000 with auto-deduction from Circle Gold Checking and a 10-year term. An equity loan of $50,000 with a 10-year term at 3.37% APR results in 120 monthly payments of $491.39. Payment examples do not include escrow for property related taxes and insurance that must be paid separately. Single family residence, condo, 2- to 4-unit multi-family homes, and primary/secondary vacation homes held in first lien position only. Property cannot be an investment property, co-op, mobile home or manufactured housing (mobile homes - including those on own land, on permanent foundation, and including single and double wide). First lien position home equity loans are only available to customers who do not have an existing mortgage or equity loan on the property or are planning to pay off an existing mortgage or equity loan with this new loan. First lien position home equity loans are only available for a 10-year term.
Second Lien Position: The following rates are our best rates for a 10-year term. Other rates and terms available. As of 6/15/2013, 5.74% APR is available for qualifying properties in OH and 5.99% APR is available for qualifying properties in IL and MI, with a loan-to-value (LTV) of 70% or less for loans of $75,000 to $399,999, with auto-deduction from Circle Gold Checking and a 10-year term. An equity loan of $75,000 with a 10-year term at 5.74% APR results in 120 monthly payments of $822.90. Your actual APR may be higher based on a review of your credit application. 1 to 4-family owner-occupied properties only. Property cannot be an investment property, co-op, mobile home or manufactured housing (mobile homes - including those on own land, on permanent foundation, and including single and double wide). Rate and terms may change at any time and vary by property type, loan amount, credit history, lien position and LTV ratio. Second lien position home equity loans are currently only available to customers who have an outstanding loan (first lien position) on their property and do not intend to pay it off with this new loan. We do offer home equity loans in third lien position. Third liens are only available if the bank is in second lien position.


Choose Your Payment Home Equity Loan: Payment chosen must amortize over maximum 30 year term. As of 6/15/2013, 5.74% APR is available for qualifying properties in OH and 5.99% APR is available for qualifying properties in IL and MI, with a loan-to-value (LTV) of 70% or less for loans of $75,000 to $399,999, with auto-deduction from Circle Gold Checking. An equity loan of $75,000 with a 10-year term at 5.74% APR results in 120 monthly payments of $822.90. Your actual APR may be higher based on a review of your credit application. Other rates and terms available. Current rates and terms apply. Rates and terms vary by property type, loan amount and LTV ratio. Offer subject to change without notice. 1 to 4-family owner-occupied properties only. Property cannot be an investment property, co-op, mobile home or manufactured housing (mobile homes - including those on own land, on permanent foundation, and including single and double wide). Not available for homes currently for sale. Homes listed for sale must be off the market for at least ninety days prior to application. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. Trust review fees ranging from $85 to $350 apply for properties held in trust. Pre-payment penalty of $300 if closed within first 24 months. All accounts are subject to individual approval. Consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility of interest.

Mortgages: Circle Gold Checking® with automatic payment deduction required to receive 1/8% off your mortgage rate. One offer per property. Not applicable to Bond, CRA, certain Jumbo loans and 15-year FHA/VA loans. Other exclusions and restrictions may apply. All accounts are subject to individual approval.

Rates are subject to change before or after account opening. Rates apply to new accounts and may not be applied to existing accounts.

All accounts, loans, and services are subject to individual approval and may be withdrawn without notice.

 

Mortgages are offered and originated by RBS Citizens, N.A. (NMLS ID# 433960).