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Do you have to refinance to get a HELOC?
No. A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a completely separate, standalone second lien on your home. It leaves your current first mortgage, its interest rate, and its terms untouched.
Separate loan: It operates alongside your main mortgage with its own account, monthly payment, and interest rate.
No impact on first mortgage: You do not need to rewrite, replace, or change the terms of your original home loan to open a HELOC.
Alternative to cash-out refinance: Instead of replacing your entire primary mortgage, a HELOC adds a secondary revolving line of credit you can draw from as needed.
This is why a HELOC is often the fastest, most flexible way to access equity without giving up the rate you already have on your first mortgage.