Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)
Turn your home equity into business capital
A revolving line secured by your home — draw what you need, repay, and draw again. The cheapest capital most business owners already have access to.
At a glance
Illustrative terms via licensed lending partners*
- Initial APR
- From 6.75%*
- Line amount
- $15,000 – $750,000
- Max CLTV
- Up to 80–85%
- Term
- 5 / 10 / 15 / 30 years
- Minimum FICO
- From 600
- Prequalify
- Soft credit pull — no score impact
- Funding
- As few as 5 days
- Eligible title
- Individual, joint, LLC, or revocable trust
How it works
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against the equity you've built in your home. You draw what you need up to your limit, pay interest only on what you use, and redraw as you repay — much like a credit card, but at a fraction of the rate because it's secured by your property.
For business owners, a HELOC is one of the most powerful and overlooked sources of capital. Instead of a merchant cash advance at a 40%+ effective rate, you can fund payroll, inventory, equipment, or expansion with single-digit-APR capital — and qualify partly on your business income.
Why business owners choose this
Single-digit rates
Secured by your home, a HELOC is priced far below unsecured business financing — typically single digits versus 40%+ for an MCA.
Draw as you need
Pay interest only on what you use, and redraw up to your limit as you repay during the draw period.
Qualify on business income
Self-employed? Our partners can verify income via bank statements — no stacks of tax returns required.
LLC & trust friendly
Properties held in an LLC or revocable trust can be eligible.
Is this right for you?
This option tends to be a strong fit when you're:
- Business owners paying off an expensive merchant cash advance
- Funding working capital, payroll, or inventory
- Financing an expansion, renovation, or equipment purchase
- Consolidating high-interest business or personal debt
Common questions
What is a HELOC?
A HELOC is a revolving line of credit secured by your home. You draw what you need up to your limit, repay, and can draw again — similar to a credit card, but at much lower rates because it's secured by your property.
Can I use a HELOC for my business?
Yes. Many owners use a HELOC as a flexible, lower-cost alternative to traditional business loans and merchant cash advances — for working capital, equipment, payroll, expansion, or to refinance expensive debt.
How much can I borrow?
Typically up to 80–85% of your home's value minus your current mortgage balance, up to $750,000. Prequalify in minutes to see your number.
Will it affect my credit score?
Prequalifying uses a soft credit inquiry, which does not affect your score. A hard inquiry only happens later, with your consent, if you proceed.
Is HELOC interest tax-deductible?
Interest may be deductible depending on how funds are used; consult your tax advisor. This is not tax advice.
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Learn more*Terms shown are illustrative and provided through AltFi's licensed lending partners. Actual rates, amounts, and terms depend on your credit, equity, property, and the product selected, and are subject to underwriting and approval. AltFi Real Estate is not a lender and does not make credit decisions. This is not a commitment to lend. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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