The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is variable and based on the Prime Rate (Prime) published in the Wall Street Journal (8.50% APR on 5/1/2024) minus 0.25% APR adjusted after each billing cycle. To qualify for the lowest rate, a minimum draw of $25,000 is required at closing with automatic payments from an Eastern Checking Account. Minimum APR is 3.99%. Maximum APR is 18%. Minimum line amount is $10,000 and maximum line amount is $2,000,000. Line must be for first or second lien, secured by your 1-4 family primary or secondary residence located in MA, NH, RI and CT. Investment properties are not eligible to be used to secure the line. Combined loan to value limits apply. Property insurance is required. Flood insurance may be required. Homes currently on the market are not eligible. Subject to credit application and approval. Rates are subject to change without notice. FlexEquity lines (Home Equity Line of Credit) are subject to a $50 annual participation fee (waived for Premier or Select Checking account customers). A $350 early cancellation fee applies if the line is closed or rewritten within the first 24 months. Appraisal fees may apply in instances where the line is greater than $400,000. Appraisal fees range from $490 for single family homes to $610 for multifamily properties. Properties with unique characteristics or location may have higher appraisal and/or other fees. Title Search is paid by Eastern Bank as is Title Insurance unless the amount borrowed is greater than $750,000 then customer may incur a title Insurance fee, the fee varies by loan amount and state (CT, MA, NH & RI). In addition, certain fees could apply depending on your situation. For instance, the customer is responsible for trust and power of attorney review ($100 each) and recording fees for power of attorney and for properties held in trust ($105- $123). An itemized list of fees is available upon request.
Simple online applications means you can apply anywhere.
Ability to convert your variable rate into as many as five fixed-rate loans.
No appraisal fees for line requests under $400k!
Easy access to funds through your phone or online.
