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E.T. actually stands for Equity Time!

Purple Emu in a red hoodie on an orange patterned background with white text

E.T. may have come from 3 million light-years away, but U don’t have to travel far to find your best buddy in banking—UMe is right here in your backyard! Think of us as your Elliot: a loyal friend who’s always looking out for your home.

With a UMe Home Equity Line of Credit (aka HELOC), you can tap into your home’s value to fund the things that matter most—like transforming your backyard into a personal paradise, covering college tuition, or going solar to harness the power of the sun.

This 2nd mortgage works kind of like an ATM tied to your home’s equity—just with way lower interest rates than most credit cards. And when unexpected expenses show up like a surprise UFO (Unidentified Financial Oopsie), your HELOC is here to help. You can even use it to consolidate credit cards, auto loans, student loans, and more—helping U save money every month.

A little extraterrestrial once told us about that strategy… just kidding—we’re pretty sure the UMe Emu passed that financial wisdom along to E.T. 😉

A UMe HELOC comes with perks that are out of this world

  • A low 5.99%* 12-month intro rate (one of the lowest in town!)
  • No application fee
  • No points
  • No prepayment penalties
  • Funding in just 2–3 weeks
  • Easy access to your funds
  • Choose your own due date

Apply today and start planning how to put your home’s equity to work. A friendly UMe personal banker is ready to help U launch your next big adventure!

*After the initial fixed 12-month introductory period, your HELOC APR (Annual Percentage Rate) will revert to a variable rate that is based on the Prime Rate. Loan approval and rate are based on a verification of income, an evaluation of your creditworthiness, and property evaluations which include Loan-to-Value (LTV). Your rate will never exceed 18.00% or be less than 4.00% — unless there is an initial discount rate that is offered below 4.00%. If you cancel your loan, third-party fees may apply. Costs include a $500 title insurance fee and a non- refundable appraisal fee, paid directly to the designated appraisal company. Property insurance is required. Loan amounts up to $400,000. For additional details, please call the Credit Union at (818) 238-2900.


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