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Your home could open new doors

Use the equity you’ve built for a one-time expense like a home renovation, an important milestone, or to pay off higher-interest debt.

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Put your home’s equity to good use

Cover one-time expenses using the equity in your home with a fixed-rate second mortgage.

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Why choose Linden for your second mortgage?

Your home represents years of hard work. When you’re ready to use the equity you’ve built up in your home for something important, you deserve guidance from people who can find ways to help you meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s goals.

  • Get straight-forward guidance on what’s the right fit for your needs
  • Borrow a set amount one time, at a fixed rate
  • Learn how debt consolidation can give you room to breathe
From Our Community

The team was super helpful and courteous in guiding us through a family emergency. Even though we live overseas, they provided us with timely, personalized attention that we will be forever grateful for.

  • Tom B
  • Linden CU Member

Current Home Loan Rates

Rates effective as of October 09, 2026.
Loan TypeTermAPR1 as low asLoan to Value (LTV)
Fixed Rate Mortgage30 Year6.875%Up to 85%
Fixed Rate Mortgage15 Year5.740%Up to 85%
Fixed Rate Mortgage10 Year5.740%Up to 85%
Home Equity Line of Credit (variable rate – changes quarterly to Prime Rate)Line of CreditPrime RateUp to 80%
Home Equity Second Mortgage5 Year Balloon5.99%Up to 80%
Construction LoanUp to 12 Months5.99%Up to 85% of cost or 80% of appraised value, whichever is less
Land LoanUp to 60 Month Balloon1% over Home Equity Loan RateUp to 80%
Lot LoanUp to 60 Month Balloon.50% over Home Equity Loan RateUp to 80%
FHA, VA, USDA MortgagesTerm Options VaryRates Change DailyLTV Requirements Vary

1APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate based on creditworthiness and term of loan. Rates are subject to change at any time and are not guaranteed.

Second mortgage questions, answered.

What is a second mortgage?

A second mortgage is a loan that lets you borrow against the equity you’ve built in your home while keeping your existing first mortgage. You receive a lump sum upfront and repay it with fixed monthly payments over a set term.

How is a second mortgage or home equity loan different from a HELOC?

A second mortgage provides one amount upfront with a set repayment schedule. A HELOC is a reusable line of credit that lets you borrow as needed, generally with a variable rate. Both use your home as collateral, but they can work better for different types of expenses.

What can I use a second mortgage for?

Many homeowners use a second mortgage for expenses for home improvements or renovations and debt consolidation. A second mortgage could be helpful for many other purposes, such as educational costs, major purchases, medical bills, or significant life events.

Do I have to refinance my first mortgage?

No. A second mortgage allows you to keep your current first mortgage while borrowing against your available home equity.

Is my home used as collateral with a second mortgage?

Yes. Because your home secures the second mortgage loan, it’s important to make payments on time.

Wherever you’re starting, we’ll start there with you.

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