New limited-time offer: Get up to a 0.75% rate discount on your Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). As long as it’s open, you can save on the rate. footnote 2
Choose your borrowing option
Choose between only paying interest on the funds you use or locking in a fixed rate and payment. footnote 3 footnote 4
Limited-time offer: Get up to a 0.75% rate discount as long as your HELOC is open. footnote 2
The details:
Lower rates than other loans — interest may be tax deductible footnote 5- Low-to-no closing costs footnote 6
- Variable rate for the first 10 years, then repay the balance over the next 20 years
Great for:
Projects like home renos or consolidating debt. Get the flexibility to use it again and again.
Use the equity in your home to borrow a lump sum amount with a fixed interest rate and payment. footnote 3
The details:
Fixed rate and term for predictable monthly payments
Low-to-no closing costs footnote 6
Select the term option that works for you
Great for:
Projects that require financing up front and a payment that won’t change.
Why borrow with BMO?
Put your home equity to work
Use the equity you've built in your home to support your next steps.
Borrow on your own terms
Choose between flexible access to funds with a HELOC or predictable payments with a HELOAN.
Feel confident at every step
No matter what you choose, we’ll provide clear repayment options and guidance so you can borrow with confidence.
Crunch the numbers with our calculators
Find out how much equity you have available in your home. footnote 7
Learn how consolidating your high-interest rate debts into one lower-rate loan can simplify your finances. footnote 7
Calculate your loan and estimate your monthly loan payments. footnote 7
FAQs
For a loan, you generally know the exact amount you need to borrow up front. You’re charged interest as soon as you borrow it and you pay it off in fixed scheduled payments so that it’s paid within a set period. This is a great option when you want to consolidate other high interest debts like credit cards or for big ticket items like appliances.
A line of credit is a form of revolving credit that lets you borrow money when you need it, up to a predetermined amount. This is best for when you’re not sure of the specific amount you need in home renovation projects, you have an unexpected purchase or you need an emergency fund. Plus, interest is generally lower on lines of credit and you only pay interest on the amount borrowed.
When applying for a loan or line of credit, you’ll want to do your research to understand the total costs, terms and conditions for your needs. Some things to have ready for your application include:
- Identification (like a passport or driver’s licence)
- Recent pay stubs
- Tax returns
- Other documents as needed (Example: Bank statements, bills of sale)
You can see your effective interest rate on your statement, or you can give us a call or visit your local branch.
Debt consolidation combines multiple debts into a single loan, usually with a lower interest rate, lower monthly payments, or both. Instead of making multiple payments to different accounts, you merge them all and make one payment. Learn more about debt consolidation. footnote 1
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Special offers are subject to change. This offer does not apply to any loan that will be used to purchase the subject property.
Footnote 1 details Please consult with your financial advisor as to the benefits and whether consolidation of your debts makes financial sense for you.
Footnote 2 details Variable Rate Information
For a Home Equity Line of Credit, the annual percentage rate (APR) is a variable rate based on The Wall Street Journal® Prime Rate (6.75% on 3/18/2026) plus or minus a margin that varies depending on the state in which property is located, individual credit qualifications, credit limit amount, loan to value ratio and other criteria. The 6.74% rate shown is for first lien lines of credit of $100,000 secured by an owner occupied 1 to 4 family residence, in Illinois, with a loan-to-value (LTV) of 70% or less, and a FICO credit score of 780+, and includes a 0.50% limited time New Money offer discount and a 0.25% autopay discount. Rates vary from 6.74% APR to 14.81% APR depending on property state, loan amount and other variables. Please consult a banker for pricing in your region. Your APR will never be lower than the floor rate in the credit agreement or exceed 18.00% APR or the maximum APR permitted by law, whichever is less.
Auto Pay Rate Discount: To receive a 0.25% rate discount, you must authorize BMO at origination to withdraw your Home Equity Line of Credit payment each month from a BMO personal checking account using Auto Pay. The discount can only be applied to a new Home Equity Line of Credit.
New Money Discount Offer Information
Special offers may change. Interest rate discounts are available on applications received from 5/1/2026 through 8/2/2026.
- The 0.15% interest rate discount is available on new HELOC accounts when $10,000 to $24,999 is drawn at closing, excluding funds to pay any BMO debt or,
- The 0.30% interest rate discount is available on new HELOC accounts when $25,000 to $49,999 is drawn at closing, excluding funds to pay any BMO debt or,
- The 0.50% interest rate discount is available on new HELOC accounts when $50,000 or more is drawn at closing, excluding funds to pay any BMO debt.
Certain restrictions apply. This offer does not apply to any loan that will be used to purchase the subject property. Check with your banker.
Footnote 3 details Relationship Requirement: If the property is not located in one of the following locations: A Z, C A, C O, F L, I D, I L, Iowa, I N, K S, M N, N E, N V, N M, N D, M O, O K, O R, S D, U T, W A, W I, W Y and EL Paso County, TX (BMO does not offer Home Equity Products in Texas) in order to be eligible for our real estate lending products, you must be a pre-existing BMO customer for at least six month at the time of application; contact a Banker for details. A BMO customer relationship includes any consumer or small business deposit account, or investment account; Alto accounts are excluded. Not applicable to Physicians loans, Private Bank clients or BMO employees.
Footnote 4 details Fixed Rate Lock Option Information
The minimum line of credit withdrawn from a HELOC that can be converted to a fixed rate loan is $2,000 and the maximum that can be converted is 100% of the line amount. The minimum term is 5 years and the maximum loan term is 30 years. 30 year term only available at time of origination. No more than three fixed rate lock options may be open at one time. A $75 fee applies each time you convert a fixed rate lock option after the date of origination. Minimum payment due on a fixed rate lock option includes principal and interest in fixed monthly payments. As the fixed-rate balance is paid down during the draw period, funds are replenished and available for use at the variable rate during the draw period.
Footnote 5 details BMO does not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult a tax advisor for information regarding any tax impacts associated with your loan.
Footnote 6 details Closing Costs and Fee Information
BMO will pay closing costs for loans secured by a primary residence 1 to 4 family residence, excluding investment properties. Closing costs include appraisal charges, credit report, flood determination, title insurance, document recording fees, and mortgage and government taxes. You will be assessed a $75 annual fee on your first monthly billing statement. Thereafter, this $75 fee will be assessed annually on the anniversary of your closing date through the ninth anniversary of your loan opening. A fee waiver may be available based on your relationship balances, contact your banker for details. You may also be required to pay real estate taxes and items such as prior lien release fees. If the line amount is greater than $500,000, you are responsible for mortgage and government taxes as well as title fees in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and District of Columbia. If you close your account within 36 months, a closing cost recoupment fee may be charged to recover the closing costs we paid on your behalf.
Insurance Information You must obtain property insurance and may be required to obtain flood insurance.
Footnote 7 details Calculator is provided by Leadfusion Inc., which is not affiliated with BMO. The calculator provides estimates. We do not guarantee their accuracy or applicability to your circumstances. Results depend on many factors, including the assumptions you provide. Leadfusion may have different privacy and security standards than BMO. Visit its website at www.leadfusion.com to review its privacy policy.
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