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FAQ Category: Home Equity


How much can I borrow with a HELOC?

The amount you can borrow with a HELOC depends on factors such as the equity in your home, your creditworthiness, and the lender's policies. Typically, you can borrow up to a certain percentage (e.g., 80-90%) of your home's appraised value minus any...

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What can I use a HELOC for?

HELOC funds can be used for various purposes, such as home improvements, debt consolidation, education expenses, major purchases, or emergencies. It provides flexibility to access funds when...

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What is the draw period of a HELOC?

The draw period is the initial period (typically 5-10 years) during which you can access funds from your HELOC and make interest-only payments. After the draw period ends, you enter the repayment period, in which you pay back both principal and...

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What is a Line of Credit?

A credit line allows you to borrow in increments, repay it and borrow again as long as the line remains open. Typically, you will be required to pay interest on borrowed balance while the line is open for borrowing, which makes it different from a...

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Do you offer ‘skip a payment’?

Yes! All eligible loans can be skipped once per calendar year for a fee of $35. To learn more about how it works, visit our Skip-a-Payment page. Please note that Fresh Start Auto Loans, Lines of Credit, Mortgages, Commercial Loans, and Credit Cards are...

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How do I make a loan Payment?

To make a payment via online banking with funds already in your account, login to the MyPDCU Online Portal or use the MyPDCU app, and select 'transfers'. Select where you want to transfer from and which loan you would transfer to. To make a...

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