
HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT
Tap Into Your Home’s Value – On Your Schedule
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a flexible financing option designed for ongoing borrowing needs over time – such as completing home improvement projects in phases or covering recurring college tuition expenses.
- Access funds as needed – no reapplying.
- Choose from variable or fixed-rate options – terms up to 20 years.
- No closing costs up to $100,000.*
- Simplify repayment with automatic deductions from your account.
Home Equity Loans
One Loan. Fixed Payments. Flexible Possibilities.
Know exactly what you’ll pay, every month. A BSNB home equity loan gives you a lump sum at a fixed rate – ideal when you have a defined project or expense and want the security of consistent payments.
- Fixed interest rate for the life of the loan – no surprises.
- Lump-sum disbursement at closing.
- Longer repayment terms than personal loans – lower monthly payments.
- Secured by your home’s equity.
- Local underwriting and personal service.

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Frequently Asked Questions
HELOC stands for home equity line of credit. A HELOC works like a credit card – you draw funds as needed and only pay interest on the balance. A home equity loan gives you a lump sum upfront at a fixed rate, with predictable monthly payments. HELOCs are better for ongoing or uncertain expenses; home equity loans work best when you have a defined cost and want payment certainty.
BSNB’s HELOC minimum is $10,000, and the maximum is $100,000. The amount you qualify for depends on your available home equity, credit profile, and income.
You can use a BSNB HELOC for almost any purpose – home renovations (kitchen, bath, roof, windows, HVAC), debt consolidation, education expenses, major purchases, or as an emergency reserve. Many homeowners in Saratoga County use a HELOC to fund upgrades that increase their home’s value.
No. A BSNB Home Improvement Loan is unsecured and you borrow based on your creditworthiness rather than your home’s equity. That means faster approval and no need for an appraisal or title work. A home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) uses your home as collateral and may allow for larger loan amounts. Talk to a BSNB Mortgage Loan Originator to compare options.
You can apply online at bsnb.com or visit any of our 21 branch locations across the Capital Region. Our lending team will review your application and walk you through the process – from application to closing. Call 518-885-6781 to speak with a lender today.
BSNB has served homeowners in Saratoga County, Albany County, and the Capital Region since 1838. As a locally owned, FDIC-insured community bank, we offer local underwriting, faster decisions, and a personal relationship with a Mortgage Loan Originator who knows your full financial picture – not just your credit score.

Premier Checking
A straightforward checking account designed for how you bank today, Premier Checking gives easy access to your money with electronic banking and low or no monthly maintenance fee.
- Simple, everyday banking with no unnecessary complexity.
- Convenient digital access with online and mobile banking.
- Backed by local service and support when you need it.
- Free access to Allpoint nationwide ATM network.
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*If the home equity loan or home equity line of credit is closed for any reason within the first three years, your repayment amount will include reimbursement to BSNB for all the third-party fees and charges paid on your behalf at closing. Third-party fees generally total between $200 and $1500 but may vary.
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