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Certificate Loan

A way to get to the value of your certificate without the penalty of cashing it in early—at a low interest rate.

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Certificate Loan

Continue to earn dividends and avoid any early withdrawal penalties.

KEY FEATURES

  • Uses your Elements Share Certificate (Fixed Rate) as collateral, Elements Flex Rate Certificates (Variable Rate) are not eligible to be used as collateral for this product
  • Borrow up to the full amount of your share certificate rather than cashing it in to avoid early withdrawal penalties
  • Borrow at 2%1 above the rate you are earning on the Elements Share Certificate (Fixed Rate) you are using as collateral
  • Lower interest rate than many other conventional loans
  • No fees or Certificate early withdrawal penalties

MAY BE A GOOD CHOICE IF

  • You already have an Elements Share Certificate (Fixed Rate)
  • You want to establish credit, allowing for future credit opportunities
  • You prefer a fixed monthly payment
  • Trade-off: Certificate cannot be redeemed until loan is paid off

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  1. 1 Rates effective as of March 1, 2025, and subject to change without notice. Each individual's Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is determined by the applicant's credit history. Not all applicants will qualify for our displayed lowest rates. Subject to credit approval.
  2. 2 Credit Card Related $200 Cash Bonus Value Offer — requiring at least 10 card purchase transactions totaling at least net $1,000 within 90 days of card approval — will be fulfilled as a one-time $200 statement credit. Statement credit will not reduce your monthly payment. If the account is closed within six months, we reserve the right to add the amount of the statement credit back to your account balance at that time. Secured Credit Card excluded. Existing or previous Elements credit cardholders not eligible.  /  Offer subject to credit approval and may be taxable. Elements reserves the right to amend or discontinue offers at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Please allow 4-6 weeks after qualifications are met for receipt of a statement credit. Product offers cannot be combined with other promotional offers for the same product. One offer per household.
  3. 3 Rates are based on an evaluation of credit history, combined loan-to-value ratio, loan term, and occupancy, so your rate may differ. Not all applicants will qualify for the displayed lowest rates. The term is 25 years, consisting of a 10-year draw period with interest-only payments followed by a 15-year repayment period with principal plus interest, which may increase your monthly payments. The Introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4.99% is for new Home Equity Lines of Credit only and is for the first six months. HELOC modifications, renewals and increases that utilize the same property are not considered new and are not eligible for the introductory rate. To receive the Introductory rate, a draw of at least $10,000 must be made within 30 days of account opening. After the introductory rate expires, balances will be charged at the variable APR based upon the Prime rate as published in The Wall Street Journal plus a margin. The APR will never be lower than 3.75% or higher than 18%. The stated rate, correct as of March 1, 2025, applies to borrowers with credit scores of 730 or greater, CLTV 80% or less, and owner-occupied single-family residences. Elements Financial will conditionally waive the following Closing Costs associated with your home equity line of credit: flood certification, title search or title abstract, credit report, recording fees, and a simple valuation. You may be required to pay other costs such as taxes, and when required, appraisal fees. However, if you close your home equity line of credit within 36 months after it is opened, you will be required to pay an Early Closure Fee in the amount of the Closing Costs originally waived. These costs vary by state and property type. Elements Financial reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Subject to credit approval. Elements Financial Membership Required.
  4. 4 Platinum Visa Introductory APR (Annual Percentage Rate) good for six months. Elements Financial loans are not eligible for payoff with introductory balance transfer offers. Subject to credit approval. Additional limitations, terms, and conditions apply. After introductory period your Standard variable APR for Purchases and Balance Transfers will be 13.24% for Platinum Visa. Rate effective March 1, 2025, and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal. Elements reserves the right to amend or discontinue offers at any time. Terms & Conditions.
  5. 5 Based on asset size as of 9/3/2024.