Standard Home Equity Term

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The Standard Home Equity Loan is the simplest Home Equity option from America First. You can borrow up to 80% of your home's value (minus the balance of your current mortgage) and pick the rate type and term that is right for you.

  • No closing costs
  • Choice of financing options: Choose either a home equity term loan or a home equity line of credit
  • High credit limit potential: Borrow up to 80 percent of your home's value (minus your outstanding mortgage balance)
  • Competitive interest rates
  • Tax benefits: Interest paid on a home equity loan may be tax deductible
  • A choice of rates and terms: Fixed rate, up to 10-year term, or variable rates, up to 15-year term
  • Free financial calculators
Applicable terms and conditions
  • Minimum loan amount of $5000
  • Up to 15-year variable annual percentage rate (APR), up to 10-year fixed APR loans available
  • Variable rate loans may not exceed maximum variable APR of 18%
  • Reconveyance fee of $250 if loan is reconveyed within 24 months
  • Home must be located in the state of Utah, Arizona or Nevada
  • Homeowner must provide evidence that the home is adequately insured before disbursal of funds
  • Federal law requires a three-business-day rescission period. Upon expiration of said rescission period, funds cannot be disbursed until America First Credit Union receives confirmation that the right to rescind has not been exercised by any party with that right
Documents that will help expedite the review process:
  • Income verification
  • Two years of tax returns (if self-employed)
  • A current statement showing the balance of your first mortgage
  • This year's property tax notice or current appraisal
  • Homeowner's insurance statement
  • Copy of trust deed

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Home Rates

Mortgage Rates
Type Rate APR
10 Year Fixed 4.125% 4.273%
15 Year Fixed 4.375% 4.4784%
20 Year Fixed 4.875% 4.9575%
30 Year Fixed 5.125% 5.1864%
Rates Effective March 12, 2010

Payment Example

Home Equity Rates
Type F/V Term Rate
100% Ideal Closed End Term Fixed 10 Yrs 9.5%
100% Ideal Closed End Term Variable 15 Yrs 9.5%
100% Ideal Closed End Term/Balloon Fixed 30 Yrs 9.5%
100% Ideal Line of Credit/Line Plus Variable N/A 9%
80% Standard Closed End Term Fixed 5 Yrs 5.49%
80% Standard Closed End Term Fixed 10 Yrs 6.49%
80% Standard Closed End Term Variable 15 Yrs 6.99%
80% Standard Closed End Term/Balloon Fixed 30 Yrs 7.25%
80% Standard Line of Credit/Line Plus Variable N/A 4.25%
Home Equity No Fee First Mortgage 80% LTV Fixed 5 Yrs 5.35%
Home Equity No Fee First Mortgage 80% LTV Fixed 10 Yrs 5.75%
Home Equity No Fee First Mortgage 80% LTV Variable 15 Yrs 6.25%
Home Equity No Fee First Mortgage 80%LTV/Balloon Fixed 30 Yrs 6.99%
Rates Effective March 01, 2010

Payment Example

Government Loan Rates
Type Rate APR
FHA 30-year 5.125% 5.4234%
Utah Housing FHA 4.83% 5.039%
Utah Housing VA 4.83% 5.0539%
VA 30 year 5.125% 5.3829%
Rates Effective March 12, 2010

Payment Example

Specialty Loan Rates
Type Rate APR
Home Construction - Contractor Built 6% 12.7826%
Home Construction- Self Build 6.75% 13.6416%
Lot Loan- 10 Year ARM 6% 6.2653%
Lot Loan- 10 Year Fixed 7.25% 7.5194%
Lot Loan- 20/5YR ARM Balloon 6.5% 6.8003%
Lot Loan- 20/5YR Balloon Fixed 7.75% 8.0541%
Lot Loan- 30/5YR ARM Balloon 6.75% 7.0289%
Lot Loan- 30/5YR Balloon Fixed 8% 8.2953%
Rates Effective January 15, 2010

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