KeyBank: 2023 Home Equity Review
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At a glance

- Availability
- Affordability
- Customer Experience
About KeyBank
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Loan amount
Starting at $10,000 for HELOC; Starting at $25,000 for home equity loan
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Min. credit score
Not specified
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Repayment terms
Undisclosed for HELOC; up to 30 years for home equity loan
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Funds available in
Not specified
KeyBank features
Here's a breakdown of some of the benefits and drawbacks of KeyBank home equity loans.
KeyBank overview
KeyBank is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and is part of KeyCorp. The bank operates in 16 states and has 1,000 full-service branches. In addition to home equity loans and lines of credit (HELOCs), KeyBank offers credit cards, checking and savings accounts, mortgages, investment accounts and personal loans.
Amplify Credit Union snapshot
Home equity loan types | Home equity line of credit (HELOC) Home equity loan |
Loan amounts | Starting at $10,000 for HELOC Starting at $25,000 for home equity loan |
Credit score minimum | Undisclosed |
Repayment terms | Undisclosed for HELOC; up to 30 years for home equity loan |
Average time to approval | Undisclosed |
How Bankrate rates Amplify Credit Union
Bankrate Score | 4.0 |
Affordability | 3.5/5 |
Availability | 4.1/5 |
Borrower experience | 4.5/5 |
Methodology
To create our Bankrate Scores, we evaluated lenders based on availability, affordability and customer experience. Availability was assessed based on the minimum loan amount required, time to approval, days to close, minimum draw requirements, minimum credit score requirements and loan types offered. Affordability was assessed based on minimum APR, discounts and promotions offered and associated fees. Customer experience was assessed based on online application and account availability, customer support, auto payment availability and mobile app availability and ratings.
Benefits
- If you have KeyBank checking and savings accounts, you can get a 0.25 percent rate discount on home equity products.
- For a HELOC, KeyBank allows you to lock in a fixed rate to protect against fluctuating rates and stabilize your monthly payments.
Drawbacks
- You must be a resident of one of these states to apply for a home equity loan with KeyBank: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont or Washington. Likewise,
- KeyBank doesn’t offer HELOCs in Alabama, Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas or Washington, D.C.
- If you repay your home equity loan or close your HELOC within three years, you’ll be required to pay closing costs (more on that below).
Types of fees charged
KeyBank charges an origination fee of $295 for home equity loans and a $50 annual fee for HELOCs. Additionally, while you won’t be charged for some closing costs upfront, you’ll be required to repay certain closing costs if you pay your loan off and close your account within three years.
Home equity loan products offered
KeyBank offers home equity loans and HELOCs with an up to 80 percent combined loan-to-value (CLTV) ratio. The bank’s home equity loans have terms as long as 30 years. Its HELOCs start at $10,000.
How to qualify for a home equity loan with KeyBank
You don’t have to have a previous relationship with KeyBank to qualify for a home equity loan or HELOC, but if you sign up for a checking and a savings account, you’ll get a rate discount. You must live in a state where the bank operates, as well.
How to get started
You can apply for your home equity loan or HELOC with KeyBank at a branch or online. The application process requires you to provide some financial information, such as tax returns and bank statements. If you have questions, you can call 888-KEY-0018 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or Saturday, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. ET.