Home Equity Line of Credit
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- 6.39% APR1 for the first 12 months
(available on primary and secondary homes) - 7.25% APR2 thereafter on loan amounts up to $399,999.
- View our other HELOC rates including our Jumbo HELOC and 5 Year Fixed Rate HELOC options.
- We also have great refinancing and 2nd Mortgage rates!
Use the Funds for Any Purpose!
Need funds to get stuff done? With a Home Equity Line of Credit from Meriwest you'll have access to that extra money you need for:
- Home repairs
- Special projects
- Tuition costs
- Consolidating higher-interest debt
- Or to simply pay off a few bills.
Call 877-MERIWEST (877-637-4937), visit any convenient Meriwest Financial Center, or apply online below to lock-in your low rate!
Your actual rate, payment, and costs could be higher. Get an official Estimate before choosing a loan. Loan and Interest calculators are for estimation purposes only.
1: APR is Annual Percentage Rate. Introductory rate of 6.39% APR is effective for 12 months starting from the account open date and applies to most new, approved, and refinanced home equity lines of credit. 6.39% APR Introductory rate is effective October 1, 2026 and applies to primary, secondary and vacation properties. Additional 1% margin for Investment properties. Some exceptions may apply. At the end of the introductory rate period, the APR becomes a variable rate. The rate, terms, and conditions as stated in the member’s Home Equity Agreement will apply. The interest rate will never exceed 18%. Must meet eligibility criteria. Offer of credit is subject to credit approval. Contact the credit union for details. Meriwest home equity lines of credit are offered only in the states of California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. Origination fees, ranging from $300 to $1,800, are deferred unless the loan remains open for three or more years, at which point the deferred origination fees are waived. Property insurance is required. Limited-time offer. May be changed or terminated without prior notice. There is a $50 annual fee, which will be waived if at least $50 in interest is paid on the Home Equity Line of Credit before each anniversary date. The annual fee waiver will continue until 12/31/26.
2: A minimum 7.25% fully indexed APR is as of November 1, 2026.
Membership requires a one-time non-refundable $5 fee.
Join Our Family!
Membership is required for Meriwest products and services. You are eligible to join Meriwest Credit Union if any of the following applies:
- You live, work, worship, or attend school in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties of Northern California, and Pima county of Arizona.
- You are an employee of a participating Meriwest Credit Union member company.
- You are a relative of or reside with a current member of Meriwest Credit Union.
- If you don’t meet any of the requirements above but live in California or Arizona, you can still join Meriwest with a complimentary membership in the Financial Fitness Association. Call 1-877-637-4937 to learn more.
People Usually Ask:
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How do I apply to refinance my home equity loan?
To apply, click here to fill out our online application. For further assistance, contact us today.
To learn more about home equity, visit our Home Equity Lines of Credit page.
Experiencing loan hardship?
Meriwest Credit Union's Hardship Assistance Team ("HAT") is available to provide assistance to members who are experiencing financial difficulty with their Meriwest consumer and real estate loans and wish to avoid foreclosure. We will make every effort to assist you with your loan and avoid foreclosure, including arranging a loan modification.
Visit our Loan Hardship Assistance page to get started today.
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Do you offer construction loans?
We do not offer construction loans at this time.
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How long does a loan approval take?
If you apply for a loan online, you can receive a loan decision in 60 seconds. In most other cases, we are able to provide a loan decision within 24 hours.
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How can I qualify for a loan?
Loan qualifications differ depending on which loan you are applying for. The best way to know if you qualify is to apply!
There is no cost to apply, and our Financial Service Representatives will work with you and discuss your options.