Home Equity Loans

Use Your Home’s Equity
to Finance What Matters Most.
Your home’s equity is more than just a number—it’s a financial resource. A Chemung Canal Home Equity Loan gives you the flexibility to borrow against your home’s value for renovations, tuition costs, unexpected expenses, or anything else on your to-do list.

Our experienced Home Loan Specialists are here to walk you through the process, ensuring you find a loan that fits your needs and budget.

Benefits

  • Tax-advantaged – the interest on home equity loans may be tax deductible.
  • Save money – no closing costs when you maintain the account for at least three years.
  • Payments your way – repayment options offer you financial flexibility.
  • Get approved fast – our dedicated team will work with you to quickly put your home to work for you.
Discover the
Home Equity Program
that's right for you​
Home Equity Loan Programs

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Get more from your home with a Flex+ Revolving Line of Credit from Chemung Canal. Borrow up to 80% of your home’s market value, minus your existing mortgage, and enjoy affordable monthly payments. Need more predictability? Convert your balance into a fixed-rate loan anytime.

Features and Benefits:

  • Flexible line of credit with affordable monthly payments
  • The minimum loan amount is $10,000
  • Variable annual interest rate based on Prime + 0% for the life of the loan (interest rate may change on a daily basis)
  • Option to transfer the outstanding balance to a fixed-interest-rate loan for a fee
  • Potential tax-deductible interest
  • View our current rates

If you prefer the security of fixed payments, our Fixed Interest Rate Home Equity Loan provides a predictable rate for the entire loan term, making it easier to budget and plan for the future.

Features and Benefits

  • The minimum loan amount is $10,000
  • The interest rate will be fixed when you apply for the loan
  • Convenient terms
  • Potential tax-deductible interest
  • View our current rates

Make the most of your home’s equity while saving on interest. With a Bi-Weekly Fixed Interest Rate Home Equity Loan, you’ll make half-payments every two weeks instead of once a month, resulting in 26 payments per year—which helps you pay off your loan sooner while reducing interest costs.

Features and Benefits:

  • The minimum loan amount is $10,000
  • Pay less interest over the life of the loan
  • Payments are automatically deducted from a Canal Bank checking or savings account
  • Potential tax-deductible interest
  • View our current rates

Planning a major project and looking for lower monthly payments? Our Interest-Only Revolving Line of Credit gives you 10 years of interest-only payments, keeping your payments low while giving you the financial flexibility you need.

Features

  • Minimum loan amount is $10,000
  • Potential tax-deductible interest
  • Flexibility to pay interest only or toward principal during the first ten years of the loan
  • View our current rates

For more information, please call us at 800-836-3711 and ask to speak with a Home Equity Specialist.

Requirements

Homeowners hazard insurance is required on all properties, and flood insurance is required on properties in flood zones.

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