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Prime Rate

Effective September 23rd 2024
8.00%

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

HELOC For PRIMARY RESIDENCES
Rate
APR
Prime -1.51% (First 6 Statements with HUB Checking)¹
6.4900
Prime -0.50% for LIFE²
7.5000
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Term (Years)
Rate
APR2
Cost / $1,000
5
0.0725
0.0750
19.9200
10
0.0738
0.0750
11.8100
15
0.0738
0.0788
9.2000
20
0.0800
0.0810
8.3600
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The rate listed is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) which is variable and is equal to The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate minus 0.50%, subject to a minimum rate of 3.00% and a maximum rate of 18% or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. Prime as of 09/23/2024 was 8.00%. This APR is available for new home equity lines only. Line must be secured by a 1-4 family home or condo. Primary residences only. The maximum combined loan-to-value is 80%. A $395 fee will be assessed if the line is closed within the first two years. Rates are subject to change. Property insurance will be required. Subject to credit approval.

Introductory Rate of the Wall Street Journal U.S. Prime Rate minus 1.51% for the first six (6) statement cycles. After 6 statement billing cycles, the rate and APR revert to the rate of Prime minus .50% for the remainder of the life of the Line.  No promotional rates are offered on Second Home or Investment property types.  We calculate the Introductory FINANCE CHARGE by multiplying each daily balance of your account by a daily periodic rate of 0.01915% (ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE 6.99%), subject to adjustment as provided below, and then by adding together the products of all the daily calculations in the billing period.  The sum of this calculation is your finance charge for that billing cycle.  All standard HUB Checking Account terms and conditions apply. Auto pay from HUB Checking Account is required to receive introductory rate. This introductory rate is available for new home equity lines only. Increases/refinances of an existing HELOC at Direct Federal do not qualify.

The rate listed is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) which is variable and is equal to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate (the Index) minus .50% (the Margin), subject to a minimum rate of 3.00% and a maximum rate of 18.00%, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less.  Rate can change monthly.  All HELOC’s have a 15 Year Draw period and a 15 Year Repayment period.  For this rate, the Line must be secured by a 1-4 Family Residential Home or Condo.  Primary residences only.  Maximum LTV is 80%.  Maximum Line amount is $500,000.  Prime rate as of 6/10/2024 is 8.50%.  All rates subject to change without notice. Property insurance required. Subject to Credit Approval, other conditions may apply.

Equity is determined based on the current year assessed value.  An appraisal will be required for Line amounts greater than or equal to $400,000.  The appraisal is paid for by the applicant.  Appraisal fees can range from $500 to $1,100 (or greater depending upon the property type).

Homes in a trust will require a trust review (to determine it meets our required guidelines).  Any fees incurred for the trust will be paid by the applicant.

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Auto Loans

model year

2023–2024
2021–2022
2019–2020
2017–2018
2016
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term (months)
Apr1 As low as
Cost / $1,000
up to 63
0.0574
18.4200
up to 66
0.0589
17.7700
up to 75
0.0639
16.2100
up to 84
0.0764
15.4100
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term (months)
Apr1 As low as
Cost / $1,000
up to 63
0.0599
18.5400
up to 66
0.0599
17.8200
up to 75
0.0639
16.2100
up to 81
0.0814
16.0900
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term (months)
Apr1 As low as
Cost / $1,000
up to 63
0.0639
18.7300
up to 66
0.0639
18.0100
up to 75
0.0689
16.4500
up to 78
0.0814
16.5500
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term (months)
Apr1 As low as
Cost / $1,000
up to 60
0.0674
19.6800
up to 66
0.0689
18.2500
up to 81
0.0814
16.0900
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term (months)
Apr1 As low as
Cost / $1,000
up to 60
0.0824
20.3900
up to 81
0.0814
16.0900
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The APR is effective as of 10/19/2024 and subject to change. Maximum loan amount is $100,000.00. Maximum loan-to-value for gas and hybrid vehicles is 120% and for electric vehicles is 75%. Maximum loan-to-value for Tier 4 borrowers is 100% (No Exceptions). Loan-to-value maximums includes full purchase price plus sales tax. Other terms and conditions may apply. Rates vary based on term, credit score and model year. Subject to credit approval.
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Visa® Credit Card

RAte Type

Balance Transfer Rates
Purchase and Cash Advance Rates
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margin
APR1
First 6 Months
0.0000
0.0000
After 6 Months Prime +
0.0174
0.0974
Balance Transfers are 0% for 6 months and then Prime + 1.74% until the transferred balance is paid off.
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margin
APR2
As Low As Prime +
0.0574
0.1374
Maximum rate is 18%.

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Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 0.00% is for balance transfers for the first 6 monthly billing statements, then the APR will be a low variable rate of Prime Rate plus 1.74%, currently 9.74%. The 9.74% APR is variable and is equal to The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate + 1.74%. The APR will be adjusted on the first day of each billing month by adding 1.74% (the “margin”) to The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate as published on the last business day of the preceding calendar month (the "index"). This rate is available for balance transfers only. Balance transfers can not be used to pay down an existing Direct Federal loan balance.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) based on your creditworthiness for purchases and cash advances. The APR is variable and will be adjusted on the first day of each billing cycle by adding 5.74%, 8.74% or 10.00% (the “margin”) to The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate as published on the last business day of the preceding calendar month (the "index").
Cash Back applies to purchases posted on your account less credits for returned merchandise. Point cash value of $.01 will be earned for every qualifying dollar. Minimum of 5,000 points required for redemption. Rewards will be redeemed every November.
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Mortgage Loans

Type

Conforming1
Jumbo3
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Rate
APR2
Cost4 / $1,000
5-10 YEAR FIXED
0.06000
0.06108
11.10
15-YEAR FIXED
0.06000
0.06076
8.44
30-YEAR FIXED
0.06625
0.06675
6.40
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Rate
APR²
Cost / $1,0004
5-10 YEAR FIXED
0.06000
0.08095
12.13
15-YEAR FIXED
0.06500
0.06524
8.71
30-YEAR FIXED
0.07250
0.07265
6.82
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Single Family up to $766,550, 2 Unit up to $981,500, 3 Unit up to $1,186,350, 4 Unit up to $1,474,400. Call for our increased loan limits in designated High-Cost Areas.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR). The interest rate and APR are subject to change. Your actual rate will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, loan type, credit profile, property type, appraised value, occupancy, subordinate financing and loan size. Mortgage loans cannot exceed $2,000,000.00. Assumes 20% down and 0 points. Subject to credit approval.
Rates are based on current pricing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Rates are determined by certain factors, including loan amount, creditworthiness, loan-to-value (LTV), loan term, occupancy status, property type, loan purpose, property location, and lien position, so your rate could be higher. Advertised rates are based on the following loan assumptions – a purchase of a single-family, owner-occupied residence, with an LTV of 50% or less, a credit score of 800 or higher, based on a loan term displayed above, and the loan will be a first lien. Additional loan programs are available. Mortgage insurance may be required depending on loan guidelines. All loans are subject to approval, other conditions may apply.
Payments shown to not include taxes or insurance. Your payment may be greater.
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Personal Loans

Personal loan Rates
APR1
As low as
0.1399
Maximum rate is 18%.
View Disclosures
The rate listed is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR). The APR is effective as of 09/23/2024 and subject to change. Other terms and conditions may apply. APR of 13.99%, 16.99%, or 18.00% based on your creditworthiness. The maximum loan amount is $25,000. The maximum unsecured loans to one borrower is $50,000. Subject to Underwriting.
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