Hey guys need help on a HeLOC decision here. Option 1: 7.49% apr for first 6 months, then 8.6% (+0.17 over WSJ prime rate). 10 year drawing period then 20 years repayment (total 30) Variable. $450 early termination within 3 years. No closing costs. No closing application fees. costsOption 2: 8.4% (-0.10 over prime rate). 10 year drawing period then 15 years repayment (25 years total). Variable. No application, closing costs or prepayment/ early termination fees. Should I go with option 1or2?

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I’m not going to do all that math but whichever one you think is better, tell the other company and see if they will improve their offer.

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Thanks. I have ask the bank for option one to see if they can match offer 2 but they won’t. However, bank from option 2 is open to matching any other offer that comes in lower

#2 looks better. The 6 month intro APR is a mirage. The more important rate is the base over or below prime, as well as the early payoff penalty.

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Thanks man. That makes sense

My plan is to repay most of it in the next 1-2 years if I can. But can keep HELOC opened to use for any work on the house and to not pay any early termination fees. Thanks for your help!

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