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FlexLock® Home Equity
Line of Credit

FlexLock Home Equity Line of Credit
Looking for a line of credit that combines the best features of a flexible line of credit and a fixed rate loan into one great account? With Sovereign's FlexLock® Home Equity Line of Credit, you'll get an equity line that will continue to fit your financial situation for years to come.
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For properties outside of PA, MD, NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH, please call 877-4-SOV-LOAN to review the terms and conditions for additional states.
With rates at historic lows—currently as low as 4.74% variable APR,* it's a smart way to borrow.

Borrow Minimum Monthly Payment*
(interest only)
Minimum Monthly Payment*
(principal & interest)
$25,000 $98.75 $202.92
$50,000 $197.50 $405.83
$75,000 $296.25 $608.75
With rates at historic lows—currently as low as 4.49% variable APR,* it's a smart way to borrow.

Borrow Minimum Monthly Payment*
(interest only)
Minimum Monthly Payment*
(principal and interest)
$25,000 $93.54 $197.71
$50,000 $187.08 $395.42
$75,000 $280.63 $593.13
How it works
Using the equity in your home gives you features you don't always get with Credit Cards or Auto Loans, such as no balance transfer fees and larger lines of credit. In addition, the interest you pay may be tax deductible.

Sovereign's FlexLock Home Equity Line of Credit allows you the option to lock in all or part of your credit line balance at a fixed rate, with a with a monthly payment of principal and interest. The amount of your credit line that you don't convert to a fixed rate will remain available to use like a traditional line of credit, at a low, variable rate.

In either case, you'll only pay interest on the amount of money you actually use. For more information, contact a Sovereign Loan Representative at 877-4-SOV-LOAN (877-476-8562).
Home Equity Topics in Tools & Planning
To help you determine if a Sovereign Home Equity Loan is right for you, follow these links to the Home Equity topics in the Tools & Planning section of this site:
How much can I borrow?
Should I consolidate my debts?
Which is better, a home equity loan or an auto loan?
How much will my loan payments be?
What will my tax savings be?
What will it take to pay off my line of credit?
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FlexLock® is a registered trademark of Sovereign Bank or its affiliates or subsidiaries in the United States.
Maximum loan-to-value ratio is 89.99% in PA, NJ, MD, NY, CT, RI, MA, and NH. The maximum loan-to-value ratio in all other states in which Sovereign lends is 70%.
* Minimum monthly payments are based on a credit limit of $250,000 or more and an APR of 4.74%. Minimum monthly payment may vary each month based on the unpaid balance and the Prime Rate. Although a principal payment is not required during the draw period, it is recommended in order to reduce the balance owed.

To get the APR shown, you must have or must open a Sovereign Premier, Business Owner Premier or Sovereign Partnership Checking account, or Premier Money Market Savings account, and use automatic payment from the qualifying account. The APR on your line may increase after you obtain credit if automatic payment from the qualifying account is discontinued. The APR assumes that your total mortgage loans, including your home equity line of credit, do not exceed 80% of the appraised value of your 1-4 family owner-occupied home in NY or MD. Property insurance is required. Flood insurance may be required. Rates and other terms accurate as of August 18, 2008, and are subject to change thereafter. Applications are subject to credit approval. Account use is subject to the terms of the Sovereign Home Equity Line of Credit Agreement.

Variable rates are subject to change and may vary monthly based on the latest U.S. Prime Rate as published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal as of the first business day of the month, plus a margin of -.26% for lines of $250,000 and above (currently 4.74% APR), a margin of +.24% for lines of $75,000-$249,999 (currently 5.24% APR), a margin of +.49% for lines of $25,000-$74,999 (currently 5.49% APR) or a margin of +.74% for lines of $10,000-$24,999 (currently 5.74% APR). Maximum APR is 18%. Minimum APR is 1.99%. Other rates and terms apply to investment properties, NY co-ops and loan-to-value ratios up to 89.99%. There is a $220 termination fee if you close the line within 30 months. There is a $50 annual fee that is waived if you have a Sovereign Premier, Business Owner Premier or Sovereign Partnership Checking account. If your home is located in MD or NY, mortgage recording tax will be paid by Sovereign but must be reimbursed if the line is closed within 24 months for MD and 36 months for NY.

The fixed rate lock APR is determined based on loan amount, term and other factors at the time lock-in is requested and applies only to the portion of your line that has been locked in at a fixed rate. Lock rates differ from the current variable rates described above. There is a $50 fixed rate lock fee for each lock-in request, which is waived through December 2008. Fixed rate locks are subject to the terms and conditions explained in your loan documents, and must be repaid over a fixed term in substantially equal monthly payments of principal and interest.

Maximum line amount is $750,000. If your home is on the market for sale at the time of application, you are not eligible for this offer. May not be combined with any other home equity offers.
* Minimum monthly payments are based on a credit limit of $250,000 or more and an APR of 4.49%. Minimum monthly payment may vary each month based on the unpaid balance and the Prime Rate. Although a principal payment is not required during the draw period, it is recommended in order to reduce the balance owed

To get the APR shown, you must have or must open a Sovereign Premier, Business Owner Premier or Sovereign Partnership Checking account, or Premier Money Market Savings account, and use automatic payment from the qualifying account. The APR on your line may increase after you obtain credit if automatic payment from the qualifying account is discontinued. The APR assumes that your total mortgage loans, including your home equity line of credit, do not exceed 80% of the appraised value of your 1-4 family owner-occupied home located in PA, NJ, CT, RI, and MA. Property insurance is required. Flood insurance may be required. Rates and other terms accurate as of August 18, 2008 and are subject to change thereafter. Applications are subject to credit approval. Account use is subject to the terms of the Sovereign Home Equity Line of Credit Agreement.

Variable rates are subject to change and may vary monthly based on the latest U.S. Prime Rate as published in the Money Rates section of The Wall Street Journal as of the first business day of the month, plus a margin of -.49% for lines of $250,000 and above (currently 4.49% APR), a margin of -.01% for lines of $75,000-$249,999 (currently 4.99% APR), a margin of +.24% for lines of $25,000-$74,999 (currently 5.24% APR) or a margin of +.49% for lines of $10,000-$24,999 (currently 5.49% APR). Maximum APR is 18%. Minimum APR is 1.99%. Other rates and terms apply to investment properties and loan-to-value ratios up to 89.99%. There is a $220 termination fee if you close the line within 30 months. There is a $50 annual fee that is waived if you have a Sovereign Premier, Business Owner Premier or Sovereign Partnership Checking account.

The fixed rate lock APR is determined based on loan amount, term and other factors at the time lock-in is requested and applies only to the portion of your line that has been locked in at a fixed rate. Lock rates differ from the current variable rates described above. There is a $50 fixed rate lock fee for each lock-in request, which is waived through December 2008. Fixed rate locks are subject to the terms and conditions explained in your loan documents, and must be repaid over a fixed term in substantially equal monthly payments of principal and interest.

If your home is on the market for sale at the time of application, you are not eligible for this offer. May not be combined with any other home equity offers.

† Check with your tax advisor regarding tax deductibility.

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