Home equity is the difference between your home’s value and what you owe—and it can be used for major expenses like renovations, debt consolidation, education, or travel.
A home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC) are both great options to finance these types of projects.
Home Equity Loan
- Perfect for paying a large one-time expense
- Gives you a fixed-term loan with a fixed payment amount every month
- $5,000 minimum loan amount
- Up to 240-month term
- Maximum loan amount of up to 100% of appraised value
- No pre-payment fee
Apply for a Home Equity Loan
Home Equity Line of Credit
- Ideal for when you want access to cash over time
- Allows you to draw on the line of credit for any amount at any time
- $5,000 minimum loan amount
- Maximum loan amount of up to 90% of appraised value
- Fee charged equal to closing fees if closed in the first two years
Apply for a Home Equity Line of Credit
Home Equity Rates
Effective Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2026
Subject to change. All rates shown as Annual Percentage Rate (APR).
| Loan | Amount | Annual Percentage Rate (APR) |
| Home Equity Loan |
$5,000 minimum |
As low as 6.74% APR |
| Home Equity Line of Credit* |
$5,000 minimum |
Prime rate + 0% variable rate with 5.99% floor |
| *Interest rate is adjusted quarterly. Early closure fee charged equal to closing fees if closed in the first two years. |
Eligible Fort Financial cardholders can request a cash advance directly through online banking or the mobile app, giving you another convenient way to access available funds when you need them.
Accessing a cash advance is simple:
- Log in to the Fort Financial mobile app or online banking.
- Select your eligible Visa® Credit Card.
- Visa® Signature, Visa® Platinum or Visa® Home Equity
- Tap Card Services.
- Select Cash Advance and follow the prompts.
Cash advances made using Visa® Signature or Visa® Platinum Credit Card are subject to a cash advance fee equal to 3% of the cash advance amount. If the calculated fee is less than $10.00, a minimum fee of $10.00 will be charged. The minimum cash advance amount is $10.00. Visa® Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Cards are not subject to the cash advance fee.
Debt protection: Debt protection is a simple, cost-effective way to cancel your loan balance or reduce your monthly payment if you become disabled, unemployed or pass away. It helps relieve the financial stress for you and your loved ones if life takes an unexpected turn.
Learn more about Debt Protection.