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Home Equity Line of Credit
Consolidate your debt and save!
Consolidate your higher interest rate loans and credit card debt into a FirstMerit Home Equity Line of Credit,
and you could save on interest each month. And, with our interest-only repayment option, you can drastically
reduce your minimum monthly payment. Here is an example of how much you can save:*

Monthly payments with higher interest rate loans and credit card debt
Type Amount Owed Interest Rate Current Monthly Payments*
Auto Loan
$3,000 7.50% $375
Credit Card 1
$3,600 15.00% $54
Credit Card 2
$1,200 19.00% $18
Installment Loan
$4,500 13.00% $135
Total Outstanding Debt
$12,300 - $582

Savings when you consolidate with a FirstMerit Home Equity Line of Credit
Type Amount Owed Variable Interest Rate New Lower Monthly Payment*
Home Equity
Interest-Only
Line of Credit
$12,300 *7.5% APR $77
Potential First Year Interest Savings $655*

Fixed Rate Lock Option.
Our Fixed Rate Lock Option, available on our Home Equity Line of Credit, gives you full control of your finances. You can lock all, or a portion, of your outstanding balance at a fixed rate. Even better, you select the term. With up to five fixed rate locks available at a time,
you can structure repayment of each partition to fit your lifestyle.

Click here to apply.

*The example above is for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily reflect the most current rate information. Example "monthly payments" and example "savings" figures are estimated. See your bank representative for current rate information; potential savings could vary. Example does not take into consideration varying loan terms or terms less than life term of loan. Your interest rate and payment may be higher or lower depending on your credit history and FirstMerit's policies. Subject to credit approval. Paying only the minimum monthly payment will result in a balloon payment at maturity. Some restrictions may apply. Example above is based on 85% loan-to-value Home Equity Line of Credit with interest-only repayment option and $50,000 minimum line of credit and qualifying credit quality.