HELOC Closing Costs

What are the Closing Costs* for a HELOC?

Published February 1, 2021



HELOC Closing Cost Key Points

  • At CUTX, there are minimal closing costs for a HELOC

  • CUTX conducts remote appraisals which are fast and easy

At CUTX, we keep the closing cost of a home equity line of credit to a minimum. The fist thing we do is try to run what we call an “AVM”. It’s a computer model, we plug some dots off a map that are within your same radius of where your home is located. By being able to do that online value, that saves you from having to pay excess closing costs. We don’t have to send and do an at home appraisal where somebody is coming into your home. That’s risky in and of itself these days, so we try to make that process as easy and affordable as possible for you.

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*Fixed rate home equity line of credit: The loan offers draw periods of 5 years or 10 years, followed by a repayment period. During the draw period, interest-only payments are required. The loan will be re-amortized at the start of the repayment period. If you make only the required interest payments during the draw period, the principal balance of the loan will not decrease.

Variable rate home equity line of credit: Credit Union of Texas offers a variable Annual Percentage Rate (APR) based on the Prime Rate as published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal (the “Index”) plus a margin based on creditworthiness and credit limit. As of September 19, 2024, the index value is 8.00%. The floor APR will be 3.00%. An increase in the Index will result in an increase in the periodic rate which, in turn, will result in higher payments. In no event, will the APR increase by more than 18% or the maximum rate allowed by applicable law. This is a limited time offer and is subject to change at any time without notice.

The minimum advance during the draw period is $4,000. Property insurance is required, including flood insurance where applicable. Texas homestead properties are limited to 80% combined loan to fair market value for home equity financing. All loans are subject to credit approval and Credit Union of Texas lending policies. Other restrictions may apply. In Texas, there is a 12-day cooling off period on all HELOCs. There is also a three-day right of rescission after closing before the funds may be disbursed. Actual time of funding closing may differ depending on appraisal, title and other underwriting requirements. The account is subject to application, credit qualification, and income verification; additional evaluation and verification criteria may apply. CUTX home loan programs are only available in Texas. Borrower will be responsible for certain closing costs, as required, which may include, but not limited to, appraisal and title policy fees. Other restrictions, terms and conditions may apply. Credit Union of Texas NMLS #576560. Membership required.