M&T CHOICEquity

Your home may be your most valuable asset. Unlock your home’s equity with M&T’s CHOICEquity Account and you can count on competitive rates and outstanding service.

Limited-time offer: Rates reduced by 0.50% for the life of your loan - with rates as low as 7.44% APR. This offer ends December 7, 2024. {{d971*}}

What is M&T CHOICEquity?

UNLOCK NEW POSSIBILITIES USING YOUR HOME EQUITY

M&T CHOICEquity, a Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC, is secured by your home and turns your home's equity into a line of credit you can use. Use as much or as little of your line as you need – for home improvements, debt consolidation, education expenses or other major purchases such as a car or even a vacation.

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Why M&T CHOICEquity?

AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE & CONVENIENT

No application fee, annual fee, or closing costs{{d971*}} {{d1415*}}

Keep variable rate or lock in a specific rate{{d1415*}} on all or part of your balance during the draw period

Choose to make either Principal and Interest payments or Interest only payments during the draw period

Make payments only on the money you use

Access your funds easily through M&T Online Banking​​​ or convenience checks

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Flexible Rate Options

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Variable Rate

This is the default rate option for new HELOC balances. The variable rate changes when the prime rate changes. This option is ideal when you expect the prime rate to decline over time.

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Fixed Rate

You can choose to lock in up to 3 fixed-rate loans{{d1415*}} during the draw period. This option is ideal when you expect the prime rate to rise over time or want more consistency in your monthly payment.

Terms and Options

  • Line of credit features a 10-year draw period followed by a 20-year repayment period
  • During the draw period, make either interest-only or principal and interest payments for the first 10 years
  • ​During the repayment period, make the principal and interest payments
  • Variable Line of Credit
  • Fixed-rate loan segment: principal and interest payments at a fixed rate and term
  • For example, borrow $25,000 for as little as $222 per month.{{d822*}} Terms and conditions apply.

Dwelling Type

Loan Amount

Maximum Loan-to-Value​{{d154*}}, {{d106*}}​ (LTV)

Acceptable Collateral

Primary residences

$15,000-$1,000,000{{d11*}}

85.99%
(certain restrictions apply)

1 to 4-family owner-occupied homes, town homes and condom​​iniums

Vacation properties

$15,000-$250,000

70.99%

Vacation homes

Manufactured homes

$15,000-$100,000{{d161*}}

70.99%

Deeded manufactured homes

Common CHOICEquity Line of Credit Fees (PDF)

Make a Payment

Already have a home equity line of credit with M&T? We offer a number of different ways to make your payment, so you can choose the most convenient method for you.

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HELOC Rate Handler

 

Rate Info
PrimeRate 8.00%
PrimeAsOf 9/20/24
IntroMargin -1.51%
LowMargin -0.56%
HighMargin +6.89%
MinAPR 2.99%
MaxAPR 15.90%
ExampleAmount $25,000
ExamplePayment $222
ExampleAPR 8.84%

 

Early Closing Fees
CT 4,443
DE 3,806
ME 2,956
MD 18,409
MA 3,956
NH 3,088
NJ 4,674
NY 30,231
VT 3,657
VA 7,370
DC 4,866
WV 3,276