Versatile Line of Credit

Quick facts

  • Main feature: home equity line of credit for owner-occupants of residential properties of 4 units or less
  • Credit limit: minimum $25,000
  • Interest rate: varies based on prime rate
  • Payment schedule: daily, weekly or monthly
 

Who should get this financing solution?

Ideal if you want to borrow against the equity in your home at an attractive interest rate. This mortgage-secured line of credit is an excellent choice that allows you to borrow up to 80% of the market value of your property. Easy to use and flexible, it can be used to manage all your credit needs.

How does it work?

Once documents are signed in the presence of a notary and your line of credit limit is established, you no longer have to apply for additional cash advances. You can draw on your line of credit at any time to cover large expenses such as renovations, studies, the purchase of a vehicle, RRSP contributions or to consolidate your loans at an attractive interest rate. Cash advances taken out against the line of credit can be converted at any time into term loans or separate mortgages (in amounts of $15,000 or more).

Diversify your mortgage1

A mortgage is often the most important investment you’ll make in your lifetime, just as important and sometimes even more so than retirement savings. And just like savings, it’s also important to diversify risk based on your needs, tolerance to rate fluctuations and financial capacity. The Versatile Line of Credit also allows you, if you wish, to customize and diversify your mortgage by splitting it up into 2 or 3 smaller loans at different interest rates, terms, maturity dates and amortization periods.

To find out more, see 2 examples of how the Versatile Line of Credit can be used:

Features

Interest rate
  • Variable rate lower than a personal line of credit.
  • Varies based on prime rate.
    See prime rate
  • Interest is calculated on the daily balance so you only pay interest on the amount used.
For current rates, contact a caisse advisor or mortgage representative.
Amount available
  • Minimum line of credit of $25,000.
  • Financing for up to 80% of the value of your home.
Repayment
  • Loan payment frequency is flexible: daily, weekly or monthly.
  • You can choose to pay:
    • a percentage of the monthly balance;
    • a fixed or variable amount;
    • or just the monthly interest.
  • No prepayment penalties: Pay off your loan whenever you want, in part or in full, without being charged extra fees.
Access to funds
  • At an ATM, online via AccèsD Internet, by phone at 1-888-283-8333, by cheque or at your branch.
  • Use special cheques to directly access your line of credit without affecting the balance of your personal chequing account.
Possible uses
  • Meet unexpected expenses or deal with a temporary lack of funds.
Other
  • Line of credit transactions appear on your monthly statement of account.
  • Line of Credit Insurance (life and disability) available.
    See Line of Credit Insurance.

How to get this product
At the branch At the branch
Make an appointment with an advisor at a branch.
By phone By phone
1 866 DCUNION (1 866 328-6466)

1. Mortgage diversification also available for mortgages with 80% to 95% loan-to-value ratios under certain conditions.

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