Why Choose a Home Equity Agreement in Florida
A Home Equity Agreement offers homeowners an alternative way to access cash without taking on additional debt, monthly payments, or interest charges. Instead of borrowing money, you receive a lump sum upfront in exchange for a portion of your home’s future value when you sell or refinance.
This option is ideal for homeowners who want financial flexibility but prefer not to use traditional loans or HELOCs. Home Equity Agreements can be especially beneficial for retirees, self-employed individuals, or homeowners with strong equity but limited income documentation.
At Select Home Loans, we help Florida homeowners understand how equity-sharing works, compare it to traditional home equity options, and choose an agreement that aligns with long-term financial goals.
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A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) gives you a revolving line you can draw from as needed — perfect for renovations, ongoing expenses, or as an emergency reserve. A Fixed-Rate Second Mortgage delivers a one-time lump sum at a locked rate, which is better when you know the exact amount you need and want predictable payments.
Both products sit behind your existing first mortgage, so you keep that low rate intact. We pull from a network of HELOC and second-mortgage lenders to find the best combination of rate, draw period, and closing costs for your situation.
Florida HELOCs typically close in two to three weeks. Fixed seconds close even faster because they don't require a draw schedule. Both can be used to consolidate high-interest credit-card debt, fund a renovation, pay tuition, or cover any other large expense — without touching the rate on your primary mortgage.
A HELOC is revolving like a credit card — you draw what you need during a 5–10 year draw period, and only pay interest on the outstanding balance. A fixed second mortgage is a one-time loan with a fixed rate and fixed payments over a set term. Same collateral; different structure.
Most lenders cap combined loan-to-value (CLTV) at 80–90% of appraised value. Some specialty programs go up to 100% CLTV for well-qualified borrowers.
No. Your existing first mortgage is untouched. The HELOC sits in second lien position.
Yes. We have non-QM HELOC programs designed for self-employed borrowers that qualify on 12 or 24 months of bank statements.
For loans under certain limits, an automated valuation (AVM) or desktop appraisal is often acceptable, which speeds up the process meaningfully.
