Plan the amount
Start with your budget and review the equity available in your home.

California home equity loan
Put your equity toward a known expense with one lump sum and scheduled repayment.
A home equity loan is secured by your home. Many offer a fixed rate, but terms, closing costs, and approval depend on the lender and your file.
Licensed review. No commitment to proceed.
How it works
Start with your budget and review the equity available in your home.
If approved, funds are provided at closing under the loan terms.
Repay principal and interest over the agreed term.
Structure illustration only. Not an approval, loan amount, or quote.

Project inspiration
For a project with a clear total cost, a lump-sum loan can give you the funds together. A fixed-rate option can make principal-and-interest budgeting more predictable.
Illustrative use case. You pay on the full loan balance. Compare closing costs and repayment—not just the amount you receive.
Know the tradeoff
Your home secures this debt. Missed payments can put it at risk. Review your income, other debts, and the payment you could sustain—not only the amount available.
The Equity Edge approach
One licensed conversation to connect your plans with the payment, costs, and tradeoffs—not just a headline rate.
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Your property, existing mortgage, and funding goal.
Monthly obligations, fees, and the cost over time.
Clear conditions and next steps before you commit.
A few good questions
Clear answers. No pressure to choose.
A home equity loan generally provides one lump sum with scheduled repayment. A HELOC is a revolving line that lets an approved borrower draw, repay, and potentially draw again during its draw period. Rates, payments, fees, and eligibility vary by lender and program.
No. A home equity loan is debt secured by the home and requires repayment under loan terms. An HEI or HEA is generally an equity-sharing agreement with different costs, settlement mechanics, and no traditional monthly loan payment.
The approved amount depends on the home's verified value, existing liens, lender limits, borrower qualifications, and complete underwriting. An initial equity estimate is useful, but it is not an approval or commitment.
It may. Potential costs can include lender, appraisal, title, escrow, recording, and other third-party charges. Request a program-specific disclosure before deciding whether the total cost fits your goals.
Possibly. Qualification depends on the lender and the complete file. Self-employed borrowers may need business and personal financial documentation; alternative-documentation mortgage programs are a separate category and may also be worth comparing.
Compare the amount and timing of funds, required payments, rate structure, fees, lien position, early payoff terms, total projected cost, and what happens when you sell or refinance.