Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

CanEquity’s Credit-Line Mortgage

When you have 20% or more equity in your home, you can use CanEquity’s New Home Line of Credit Mortgage to fund your dreams. CanEquity’s new credit line is completely flexible. It is fully open for pre-payment without penalty and can be used for any purpose, such as home renovations, investments, a vacation, a child’s education, or debt consolidation. You can borrow as much as you need, up to your available credit limit, and for the first 5, 10 or 25 years, you can choose to pay as little as interest-only.

Mortgage Purpose

• Equity take-out — You can enjoy your money now, and not have to wait until you sell your home.
• Refinancing — You can refinance up to 80% LTV.
• Purchase a home — You can choose our Line of Credit Mortgage to finance a home purchase, instead of a conventional first mortgage.

Eligible Properties

• Owner-occupied only — Up to fourplex available.

Loan Amount

• $10,000 to $500,000

Loan To Value (LTV)

• Up to 80% Canada-wide

Set-Up Fees

• Appraisal fee (if applicable)
• Legal/closing fees

Loan Interest Rate

• Variable rate only, floats daily based on Bank of Canada Prime
• Monthly compounding

How You Could Access Your Funds

• To draw out money from your line of credit account simply call your lender, provide your security password and transfer funds to a bank account of your choice. You can also request funds through online access or by using cheques from your account which are provided by the lender. Funds will be transferred within one to four business days, depending on the method of transfer.

Monthly Statements

• You will receive a detailed monthly statement within 10 business days after your payment date

Term

• 25 year term (fully open, principal amount can be paid back in part or full at any time without notice or penalty)
• This Line of Credit Mortgage is not portable or transferable.

Repayment of Loans

• Line of Credit Mortgage loans have an interest-only period of 5 or 10 years, during which time you are only obligated to make interest payments on your outstanding balance. Upon completion of the interest-only period, the credit limit will convert to an amortizing credit limit. Depending on the outstanding Line of Credit balance, payment amounts may be adjusted to cover both principal and interest payments.
• At the end of the interest-only period, you can reapply to extend the interest-only period.
• The required interest only payment will automatically be deducted monthly from your bank account.