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SmartLine℠ Home Equity Loan

The smarter way to finance.

Take advantage of flexibility and stability in one simple monthly payment. A SmartLine Home Equity Loan combines a home equity line of credit (HELOC) with the option to lock in fixed-rate segments whenever you choose!

NEW: More places. More possibilities. SmartLine is now available in 14 more states!

To get started with your SmartLine, click the Apply Now button below or contact the Home Loans Department directly at 517-333-2424, ext. 2266.

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Why SmartLine?
Your home’s equity isn’t limited to renovations or upgrades. Use your SmartLine to consolidate other high-interest debt, to book that upcoming family vacation, and more!

How SmartLine Works:

  • A maximum of three segments can be locked at any given time, during the draw period. Minimum segment amount is $2,500
  • Segment repayment terms range from 12-180 months
  • SmartLine HELOC revolving variable interest rates and fixed segment rates available
  • Segment rates determined at the time the segment is locked
  • As a segment is paid down, it will replenish the line of credit availability
  • An origination fee and valuation report fee apply. Additional costs apply in select states (AL, FL, GA, MN, SC, TN, VA, and WA). See FAQ below for more information
  • SmartLine HELOC is a mortgage secured by your home, and generally takes 3-4 weeks from application to closing

Frequently Asked Questions

A SmartLine Home Equity loan gives members the flexibility to have both a line-of-credit and fixed-rate loan options. Eligible properties include primary residences and owner-occupied second homes located within Michigan, Illinois, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Once a SmartLine request is approved and finalized, members have the option of utilizing the funds as a variable-rate line of credit, meaning transferring the funds into their checking account to use accordingly. Members may also request to lock a Segment, which fixes a portion of the funds comparable to a loan at a fixed rate. Please note that interest is only charged on funds that have been borrowed. Segments must be at least $2,500 each.

After the first segment, there is a $25 fee for each segment lock or unlock. To lock a Segment, contact the Credit Union by selecting the segment lock option within ComputerLine, the mobile app, by visiting a branch, calling 517-333-2424, or through the Message Center.
 

Monthly payments are required once funds are borrowed from a SmartLine Home Equity Loan. If there are no locked segments, the options for repayment are either monthly payments of 1% of the amount borrowed or Interest only, if eligible. These options are available during the 15 years of advances. After the 15 years, you will have 10 years to pay off the outstanding amount borrowed.

If there is a locked segment, repayment is made by making the fixed-rate monthly payment at the rate determined at the beginning of the lock. If there are multiple locks, the monthly payment would be the sum of the fixed-rate monthly payment of each.

If there are locks and money that has been borrowed from the line of credit, the monthly payment would be the sum of the fixed-rate monthly payment plus either 1% of the amount borrowed or interest only on the amount borrowed outside of the lock.

As payments are made, these funds replenish in your line of credit minus any interest paid. The amount owed will go down and credit availability will go up.
 

A Fixed Rate Segment is choosing to take a portion of your available line of credit and putting it into a fixed-rate that has a fixed monthly payment based on the term selected. The terms are a maximum 15 years or remaining term of the 25 year loan, whichever is less. A Fixed Rate segment allows a person to have a fixed-rate loan that has the same monthly payment for a specific amount of time - making budgeting easier.

For example, if you remodeled a bathroom for $10,000 and chose five years for the term of this segment, you would make 60 monthly principal and interest payments that will be fixed for the term. As you make payments on the locked segment, that money (minus interest) becomes available in the line of credit portion of your SmartLine℠ Home Equity loan.

A SmartLine Home Equity Loan has a term of 25 years. For the first 15 years advances may be taken from the available credit. After the advance period, there is a 10 year payback period. Once reaching the payback period, no other advances are able to be made from the SmartLine℠ Home Equity Loan. The interest rate you qualify for will be determined based on recent soft credit pull or credit report score and the amount owed will be broken down into 120 equal payments

The SmartLine Home Equity Loan typically has an origination fee and valuation report fee. Additional costs apply for property in select states (AL, FL, GA, MN, SC, TN, VA, and WA).

The SmartLine Home Equity Loan has an Origination Fee as low as $299 that is paid when the loan is funded. Bridge loans to finance the purchase of a new home have an origination fee ranging from $799-$1,299. The valuation report fee includes either a property inspection report or an appraisal, and is up to $230 for most homes (newly built or remodeled homes, recent purchases, manufactured homes, multi-unit homes, or homes with unique/complex features may be higher). The valuation report is paid for at the time of the service, and is the only fee that is paid prior to closing.

Privacy Notice, What You Should Know About Your Home Equity Line-of-Credit, SmartLine Home Equity Loan - How Does it Work, Important Terms of SmartLine

One SmartLine Home Equity Loan per property. Eligible properties include primary residences; owner-occupied second homes; condos; modular and manufactured homes; and one- to four-unit buildings with owner occupancy in one of the units. Properties must be located within MI, IL, AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IN, KY, MN, MO, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, and WI. An origination fee as low as $299 plus valuation report fee apply.  Additional costs apply in select states, including an attorney closing fee (for property in GA and SC), and state/local mortgage recordation tax (for property in AL, FL, GA, MN, TN, VA, and WA). Consult with a reliable tax advisor about the deductibility of home equity loan interest. This product has a variable rate that is based on the market rate (prime plus margin). Your margin will be between 0.00% APR and 7.00% APR. Your overall rate (prime plus margin) will never fall below 2.00% APR, nor will it exceed 18.00% APR. Market rates are subject to MSUFCU’s rate. You may only lock a segment of your loan during your draw period. Locked segments offer rates that are fixed for the length of the segment term of 12 to 180 months. There is no fee for the first segment; however, you will be charged a $25 fee for each subsequent segment. A fee of $25 will apply to requests to unlock a segment. Balances on segments reduce the availability on the line of credit. Your locked segment fixed interest rate will be determined based on your creditworthiness at the time your requested fixed rate segment is approved. Actual APR will be determined by member’s credit score at the time of the loan request. Rate subject to change. 

APR is annual percentage rate, and is subject to change. Your rate will depend on your credit score and the term. The loans subject to credit approval.

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