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Bridge Home Equity Line

Buy Your New Home Before Your Current One Sells

Make Your Move with Confidence

A Bridge HELOC* lets you access the equity in your current home to use as a down payment
on your next one. With this financing option, you can shop for a home you love and make a
competitive offer without waiting to sell first.

We recommend securing both your Bridge HELOC and your Mortgage Pre-Qualification
with a Civista Mortgage Lender before you begin your home search for the smoothest
experience.

Why Homebuyers Choose Civista's Bridge HELOC

Buy Before You Sell

  • Make an offer on a new home without having to sell your current home first
  • A no-contingency offer puts you in a stronger position with sellers
 

Flexible, Budget-Friendly Financing

  • Interest-only payments during the draw period
  • No closing costs for qualifying credit lines**
  • Lower your debt ratio by consolidating your current mortgage balance into the HELOC
  • Avoid dipping into investment accounts for a down payment
 

Use Your Funds Your Way

A Bridge HELOC gives you the flexibility to:

  • Make a down payment on your new home
  • Pay off other debts to qualify for your mortgage
  • Cover an appraisal gap
  • Make updates to your current home before listing
  • Complete improvements on your new home before moving in






























How Civista Supports You

Our mortgage team is here to guide you through the process from understanding how a Bridge HELOC works to securing financing for your next home. We'll help you stay competitive, prepared, and confident in your move.

 


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*Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) lowest rate is Prime (6.75% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) as of 12/11/2025). The lowest rate includes no closing costs for equity lines under $500,000.00 that remain open for at least 36 months. If you close out your home equity line of credit within 36 months of account opening, the bank origination fee waived at account opening ($350.00 as of 12/11/2025) may be assessed. Annual fee is $75.00 and is waived the first year. The APR may vary based on The Wall Street Journal “Prime Rate” (Prime) as published on the first day of the month. Minimum APR is 3.75%; maximum APR is 25.00% (OH, MI, PA), 21% (IN), 19% (KY). Rate and terms may change at any time and may vary by property type, loan amount, credit history, and loan-to-value ratio.

Draw period: 10 years (interest-only payments). The interest rate on a HELOC is variable; therefore, your monthly interest-only payment may change with market rates. Your principal balance is only reduced when you make voluntary principal payments during the 10-year draw period of your home equity line of credit. Repayment period: 10 years (principal & interest payments). Property insurance required and flood insurance may be required. Minimum loan amount is $10,000.00. Consult your tax advisor regarding interest deductibility. Subject to credit and property approval. Advertised rates and terms are subject to change without notice.