AVITA FINANCIALRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALRequest a Consultation Use your equity to consolidate debt, invest, remodel, purchase another property or fund your next opportunity.
We compare cash-out refinancing, fixed home equity loans and HELOCs to help identify the structure that fits your goal.
You know why you need the money. We help connect that goal to a practical way of accessing your equity.
Use available equity to evaluate a more manageable way to handle credit cards, personal loans or other higher-rate obligations.
Access equity for a down payment on another home or investment property—or to strengthen a cash-purchase strategy.
Use equity already built in your property to fund renovations, an addition or an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Access property equity for eligible business needs, real-estate investments or other financial opportunities.
Do not automatically replace your current mortgage—and do not automatically add a HELOC. The numbers and your intended use should guide the decision.
Replace your current loan with a larger mortgage and receive the difference in cash.
Add a separate, fixed loan that leaves your current mortgage in place.
Open a revolving line and access funds as needed instead of borrowing the full amount at once.
The right structure depends on your current mortgage rate, available equity, the amount you need, how long you expect to use the funds and your overall financial profile.
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Tell us the outcome you want. We will compare the available structures and explain the practical differences.
Share your goal, the property and your current mortgage information.
We compare the available ways to access your equity without assuming one product is best.
We explain the amount, structure, terms and qualification approach that fit your situation.
You are managing your property, plans and obligations. Let us do the lender and program comparison.
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A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger new mortgage and gives you the difference in cash after eligible costs and payoffs. It may make sense when the new first-mortgage terms compare favorably with keeping your existing loan and adding separate financing.
A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger new mortgage and gives you the difference in cash after eligible costs and payoffs. It may make sense when the new first-mortgage terms compare favorably with keeping your existing loan and adding separate financing.
A home equity loan—sometimes called a HELOAN—is usually a separate loan secured by your available property equity. It commonly provides a lump sum with a fixed rate and payment while leaving your existing first mortgage in place.
A home equity loan—sometimes called a HELOAN—is usually a separate loan secured by your available property equity. It commonly provides a lump sum with a fixed rate and payment while leaving your existing first mortgage in place.
A second mortgage is a separate loan secured by the property behind your existing first mortgage. A fixed home equity loan is one common form; it can be useful when you want cash but prefer to preserve the terms of your current mortgage.
A second mortgage is a separate loan secured by the property behind your existing first mortgage. A fixed home equity loan is one common form; it can be useful when you want cash but prefer to preserve the terms of your current mortgage.
A HELOC is a revolving line of credit secured by available property equity. Unlike a fixed home equity loan, you can generally draw funds as needed during the draw period, repay the balance and potentially use the line again under the program terms.
A HELOC is a revolving line of credit secured by available property equity. Unlike a fixed home equity loan, you can generally draw funds as needed during the draw period, repay the balance and potentially use the line again under the program terms.
The required equity depends on the property type, occupancy, loan structure and lender guidelines. Your property value, existing liens and permitted combined loan amount determine how much equity must remain after the transaction.
The required equity depends on the property type, occupancy, loan structure and lender guidelines. Your property value, existing liens and permitted combined loan amount determine how much equity must remain after the transaction.
The available cash is based on the property value, current mortgage and liens, permitted loan-to-value limits, closing costs and qualification. We review those figures together so you can see the usable amount—not just the property’s total equity.
The available cash is based on the property value, current mortgage and liens, permitted loan-to-value limits, closing costs and qualification. We review those figures together so you can see the usable amount—not just the property’s total equity.
No single option is automatically better. The strongest choice depends on your current mortgage rate, how much money you need, whether you need it all at once, how long you expect to carry the balance and whether fixed or variable payments fit your plans.
No single option is automatically better. The strongest choice depends on your current mortgage rate, how much money you need, whether you need it all at once, how long you expect to carry the balance and whether fixed or variable payments fit your plans.
Compare the cost of replacing the entire current mortgage with the cost of adding a separate loan. When an existing first mortgage has especially attractive terms, keeping it may be valuable; when new first-mortgage terms are competitive, cash-out refinancing may offer a stronger overall structure.
Compare the cost of replacing the entire current mortgage with the cost of adding a separate loan. When an existing first mortgage has especially attractive terms, keeping it may be valuable; when new first-mortgage terms are competitive, cash-out refinancing may offer a stronger overall structure.
Keeping a low-rate first mortgage and adding a HELOC can be worth evaluating when you need flexible access to funds. The comparison should include the HELOC’s variable rate, fees, draw and repayment rules, expected balance and how long you plan to use it.
Keeping a low-rate first mortgage and adding a HELOC can be worth evaluating when you need flexible access to funds. The comparison should include the HELOC’s variable rate, fees, draw and repayment rules, expected balance and how long you plan to use it.
Yes, HELOCs may be available on eligible investment and rental properties—not only primary residences. Available credit, pricing, equity requirements, property type and qualification rules are generally more restrictive than for an owner-occupied home.
Yes, HELOCs may be available on eligible investment and rental properties—not only primary residences. Available credit, pricing, equity requirements, property type and qualification rules are generally more restrictive than for an owner-occupied home.
Yes, eligible rental properties may support cash-out refinancing, a fixed equity loan or an investment-property HELOC. The available structure depends on equity, property performance, borrower qualification and the lending sources currently offering the program.
Yes, eligible rental properties may support cash-out refinancing, a fixed equity loan or an investment-property HELOC. The available structure depends on equity, property performance, borrower qualification and the lending sources currently offering the program.
Yes, eligible proceeds from a cash-out loan or HELOC may be used toward the down payment or purchase of another property. Timing matters, especially when the purchase is competitive, so the equity financing and purchase plan should be coordinated.
Yes, eligible proceeds from a cash-out loan or HELOC may be used toward the down payment or purchase of another property. Timing matters, especially when the purchase is competitive, so the equity financing and purchase plan should be coordinated.
Home equity proceeds may be used to pay eligible credit cards, personal loans and other obligations. Whether the strategy improves your finances depends on rates, costs, repayment term and spending habits, so the complete payment and long-term cost should be compared.
Home equity proceeds may be used to pay eligible credit cards, personal loans and other obligations. Whether the strategy improves your finances depends on rates, costs, repayment term and spending habits, so the complete payment and long-term cost should be compared.
Yes, cash-out financing can fund an ADU, renovation, addition or remodeling project. A lump-sum option may fit a defined budget, while a HELOC can provide access as construction expenses occur in stages.
Yes, cash-out financing can fund an ADU, renovation, addition or remodeling project. A lump-sum option may fit a defined budget, while a HELOC can provide access as construction expenses occur in stages.
Home equity proceeds may be available for eligible business or investment needs. Because the property secures the financing, the expected return, repayment plan, risks and tax treatment should be considered with the appropriate financial and tax advisers.
Home equity proceeds may be available for eligible business or investment needs. Because the property secures the financing, the expected return, repayment plan, risks and tax treatment should be considered with the appropriate financial and tax advisers.
Some eligible self-employed borrowers may qualify through flexible ways to show income rather than traditional tax returns. Depending on the program, business cash flow, eligible bank deposits or an asset-depletion calculation may help document the ability to repay.
Some eligible self-employed borrowers may qualify through flexible ways to show income rather than traditional tax returns. Depending on the program, business cash flow, eligible bank deposits or an asset-depletion calculation may help document the ability to repay.
An appraisal or another accepted property-valuation method is commonly required to confirm value and available equity. The exact valuation requirement depends on the product, property, requested loan amount and lender.
An appraisal or another accepted property-valuation method is commonly required to confirm value and available equity. The exact valuation requirement depends on the product, property, requested loan amount and lender.
Timing varies by product, appraisal, title work, documentation and lender review. A complete file can move more efficiently, and we will identify the likely steps and timing after reviewing your property and financing objective.
Timing varies by product, appraisal, title work, documentation and lender review. A complete file can move more efficiently, and we will identify the likely steps and timing after reviewing your property and financing objective.
Tell us what you want to accomplish. We will help determine which cash-out structure fits your situation.