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Standalone HELOC | 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Lien1

Unlock Up to $750,000 in Home Equity

Explore fast access to your equity with a fixed rate on the initial draw. When the HELOC is placed behind an existing mortgage, that mortgage and its rate stay in place.1,2

Rates updated as of September 17, 2026
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Equity Express NMLS #379253
Bluffton, SC Example

Available Line Range

$25k–$750k

Your personalized amount depends on your application and property:

$25,000 $750,000
Not a prequalification, approval, or offer of credit.
Nick Kristoff
Nick Kristoff
Branch Manager | NMLS #379253
"A subordinate-lien HELOC may let you access equity while keeping your existing first mortgage in place."

Built for Real Financial Needs

See how homeowners in Bluffton, SC can access equity while preserving an existing mortgage and choosing terms that fit their goals.

Rate Protection

Preserve Your First Mortgage

If you have a low first-mortgage rate, you may prefer not to replace it. When eligible for subordinate-lien financing, a HELOC can provide access to equity while your existing first mortgage remains in place.1,3

  • Keep an existing first mortgage when the HELOC is subordinate3
  • Line amount based on credit, equity, property, and occupancy1
  • 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-lien options for eligible scenarios1
Cash Flow Relief

Debt Consolidation

A HELOC may let you combine selected higher-interest balances into one monthly payment. Whether it lowers your rate, payment, or total cost depends on your personalized HELOC terms and the debts you repay.1

  • Consolidate selected eligible balances
  • Fixed rate on the initial draw1
  • Compare payment, rate, and total borrowing cost
Business & Investors

Self-Employed & Investors

For eligible self-employed borrowers, income may be verified digitally through connected personal or business financial accounts, IRS.gov, or an approved tax-data provider. Primary, secondary, and investment properties may be eligible.1,2

  • Secure financial-account connections2
  • Investment-property options1
  • LLC ownership for eligible borrowers1
Soft Credit Check to Explore

See Personalized Rate Options Without Affecting Your Credit Score

Checking your rate uses a soft credit inquiry and will not affect your credit score. If you continue and submit an application, a full credit report will be requested; that hard inquiry may affect your score.2

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Explore personalized rate options without affecting your credit score.2

Options in Minutes

Many borrowers can view initial rate and line options in about five minutes online.2

Full Credit Review if You Apply

If you continue and submit an application, a full credit report is requested and may affect your score.2

You Decide Whether to Continue

Review your initial options first. Final eligibility, costs, and terms are confirmed during the application process.1

$750k
Maximum Available Line1
5 Mins
Online Rate-Check Experience2
5 Days
Funding for Qualifying Borrowers2
2nd/3rd
Subordinate-Lien Options3

Estimate Your Available Equity

Adjust the sliders to estimate your line in Bluffton, SC.

Illustrative Equity at 80% CLTV*
$165,000
Educational illustration only—not a qualification, approval, credit offer, or program ceiling. Your available line, if any, may be higher or lower and depends on your complete application.4

Compare Common Equity Options

Feature Digital HELOC Traditional HELOC Cash-Out Refinance
Existing 1st Mortgage May remain in place when this HELOC is subordinate3 Typically remains in place Replaced by the new refinance loan
Time to Funding As few as 5 days for qualifying borrowers2 Varies by lender and transaction Varies by lender and transaction
Application Process Online rate check and application2 Varies by lender Standard mortgage application
Property Valuation Digital valuation may be available; an appraisal or evaluation may be required2 Varies by lender and transaction An appraisal may be required
Rate Structure Fixed rate on the initial draw; future draws receive rates set when drawn1 Often variable; terms vary by lender One rate applies to the new refinance balance

General product comparison only. Actual timing, documentation, valuation, rates, and costs vary by lender and transaction.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Credit lines range from $25,000 to $750,000. General minimum credit scores are 640 for a primary residence, 680 for a secondary or investment property, and 700 for eligible LLC ownership. Higher line amounts and some property, occupancy, and lien-position scenarios have additional credit and equity requirements.1

Not necessarily. When the HELOC is originated in a 2nd- or 3rd-lien position, your existing first mortgage remains in place. A first-lien option may also be available for a free-and-clear property or another eligible scenario. Final lien structure depends on the property and application.1,3

The approved line is fully drawn at origination. As principal is repaid, funds may become available to draw again under the terms of your agreement. The initial draw has a fixed rate. Each additional draw receives its own rate when it is made, so a future draw may have a different rate than the initial draw.1

Not in every case. A digital property valuation may be available, while an appraisal or other evaluation may be required based on the requested line, property, available valuation data, and underwriting requirements. Any applicable requirement and cost will be shown during the application process.2

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