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Home Improvement Loans
Flexible financing solutions for your next big project.
Make Your Dream Home a Reality
We can help you take on your next big home project or remodel.
What is a home improvement loan?
Several of our loans can be used to finance home improvement for homeowners – we offer unsecured loans with fixed interest rates and secured loans with fixed or variable interest rate options.
Loan Options
Explore loan options for financing your next home improvement project.
- Personal Loan
- Choice Home Equity Line of Credit
- Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance
0.25% rate discount with auto pay
Choice Home Equity Line of Credit
Turn your home equity into a line of credit that offers ongoing access to funds by using your property as collateral.
Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance
Change the interest rate, loan terms and/or loan type of your existing mortgage, while simultaneously converting a portion of your home’s equity into cash.
Compare PNC Home Loan Options
| Personal Loan | Home Equity Line of Credit | Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance | |
| Loan Limit | Up to $35,000 | Up to $1,000,000 | Conventional: Up to $832,750 Jumbo: Up to $5,000,000 |
| APR | Fixed Rate[5] | Draw Period: Variable Rate with Fixed Rate Lock Feature options available. Repayment Period: Variable Rate | Fixed Rate Mortgage: Fixed rate for full loan term. Adjustable Rate Mortgage: Fixed rate for initial period, then moves to variable rate during adjustment period for remainder of term. |
| Access to Funds | One-time, lump sum | One-time lump sum option at closing. On-going access to funds during 10 year draw period. | One-time, lump sum |
| Is Collateral Needed? | No | Yes. Home used as collateral. | Yes. Home used as collateral. |
| Closing Fees | No | Origination fees vary based on state and line amount ranging from $199 - $499. Other fees may apply. | Average 3% - 6% of loan amount, though eligible clients may have the option of rolling these fees into their new loan amount and pay nothing out-of-pocket at closing. |
| Eligible States | Select States[2] | All states including DC (excluding AK, HI, NV, LA, MS, SD) | All 50 states + DC |
| Explore More | Personal Loan | Home Equity Line of Credit | Cash-Out Refinance |
What Can a Home Improvement Loan Be Used For?
Home Improvement loans can be used for many projects. Including but not limited to the below:
- New porch
- New roofing
- Interior renovations
- Materials (tile, cabinets, fixtures)
- Appliances (fridge, oven, washer, dryer)
- Yard make-overs
- New windows
- Basement finishing
- Second home
- Driveway paving
- Pool installation
- Professional help (contractors, decorators, organizers)
- Home repairs (cracked foundation, clogged drains, etc.)
- Solar panel additions
- Other energy / efficiency upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions
PNC offers several home improvement financing options including a Personal Loan, Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and a Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance Loan. A UIL has no collateral requirement but does come with a lower maximum loan amount (up to 35K). HELOCs and Cash-Out Refinance Loans require that you use your home as collateral to secure the loan, while offering significantly higher maximum loan amounts (up to $1M and $5M respectively). One of the primary differences between a HELOC and Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance Loan is how the funds are disbursed. A HELOC provides you with the option of taking an initial draw at closing, while providing ongoing access to funds throughout the 10-year draw period (up to your approved credit limit). A Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance Loan will issue the full amount of approved funds at closing in a one-time lump sum payment. For a more detailed and thorough comparison, see our Lending Product Comparison Table.
Personal Loans typically offer faster decision-making and funding timelines. After you apply, you’ll get a decision within a few days. If approved, you can go to a branch to sign your loan documents and immediately receive your funds. While HELOCs and Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance Loans tend to take longer to fund.
You can use our Refinance Cost Calculator to get an estimate for how much it may cost to refinance your existing mortgage, with average costs typically ranging between 3%-6% of your loan amount. Eligible clients may be able to roll these closing costs into the new refinanced mortgage loan amount and pay nothing out-of-pocket at closing.
Home improvement loans can be used to finance both minor home repairs and major home renovations projects, with no restrictions on the use of funds. Tackle projects like a kitchen remodel, roof replacement, building a new garage or replacing your windows. Improvements like these can help enhance your current living situation, while also having a positive impact on the overall value of your home. For HELOCs and Cash-Out Mortgage Refinance Loans, using these funds for making home repairs or improvements may offer certain tax benefits (consult a tax professional for details).
It is important to consider the different origination fees and prepayment penalties that may come with the different types of home improvement loan PNC offers:
- UIL's have no origination or application fees and come with no prepayment penalties for paying off the loan early.
- Some HELOC’s may come with origination fees up to $499 (which vary by state and line amount), along with a $50 annual fee assessed annually during the draw period. HELOC’s also have a prepayment penalty, so if you close the account within the first 36 months after opening, you will be responsible for paying back any of the reimbursable fees that were paid by PNC (see PNC CHELOC fees section for more info).
- Cash-Out Refinance loans are the higher fee loan option as they come with closing cost fees. These fees can average between 3%-6% of the loan amount. However, eligible clients may be able to roll these closing costs into the new refinanced mortgage loan amount and pay nothing out-of-pocket at closing.
A HELOC and a Cash-Out Refinance loan may offer tax advantages if the funds are used to make substantial home improvements or qualified energy efficiency upgrades to your home. Consult a tax advisor for eligibility. You can view more information with the energy efficient (External) home improvement tax credit details.
You may want to compare the different product options based on your borrowing needs, speed of funding, estimated costs, and whether you want to use your home as collateral. For client interested in learning more about our CHELOC or Cash-Out Refinance products, you can connect with one of our Home Lending Professionals today by calling 1-844-575-0613. For clients interested in learning more about our Personal Loan, you can connect with one of our Loan Specialist today by calling 1-844-707-1446. You can also use PNC’s comparison table to help select the right loan for your project.
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Personal Installment Loan Automated Payment Discount: Automated payment must be set up at loan closing to qualify for the 0.25% discount. If automated payment is discontinued, you may no longer receive an automated payment discount and your rate will increase 0.25%.
The Personal Installment Loan product is only available in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV. Certain restrictions apply for MA, NY, CT and TN. Contact us at 1-877-CALL-PNC (1-844-707-1446) to confirm product availability in your state.
Annual Fee: The annual fee is $50. There is no annual fee for Texas accounts.
Account Opening Fees: You must pay certain fees and charges to third parties to open your Account. We will pay some other fees and charges for you. Title insurance may be required for credit lines of $500,000 or more and for credit lines of lesser amounts depending on a number of factors, including the manner in which the property was acquired. If title insurance is required, fees may range between $450 and $19,493.25.
Origination Fees: Customers with collateral located in Alabama, Arizona, California, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Washington will incur an Origination Fee payable with the first monthly billing statement after account opening. The Origination Fee will be based on the approved Total Line Amount as follows: for approved lines of credit up to $149,999.99 the Origination Fee will be $199; for approved lines of credit of $150,000.00 to $499,999.99, the Origination Fee will be $299; for approved lines of credit of $500,000.00 to $749,999.99, the Origination Fee will be $399; and for approved lines of credit of $750,000.00 or more, the Origination Fee will be $499.
Recordation Tax: Customers with collateral in New York and Georgia are responsible for paying all state specific city/county recordation taxes. These taxes are a percentage of the Credit Limit approved by the lender and accepted by the customer. Your taxes for New York could range from $20.50 - $21.75 per $1,000 of your credit limit within New York City or $7.50 - $12.50 per $1,000 of your credit limit outside of New York City. Your taxes for Georgia are $3.00 per $1,000 of your credit limit. PNC Bank (Lender) will withdraw the total tax amount from your Credit Limit to pay the taxes on your behalf and set up a 0.00% interest segment for the full amount of the taxes paid on your account. You will then pay 1/36th of the total amount over 36 months as part of your minimum monthly payment due. This segment will reduce the Credit Limit by the amount of taxes paid. For example, based on a line amount of $100,000, then based on New York City tax, your estimated total tax would be between $2,050 and $2,175. Your estimated monthly tax segment payment, which is 1/36th of the total tax amount, would be between $56.94 and $60.42, respectively.
Reimbursable Fees: PNC Bank will pay certain closing costs including, as applicable, certain state transfer taxes and fees on your behalf. If you pay off and close your line of credit within the first 36 months, you will be required to reimburse us for those closing costs. There are no reimbursable fees for Texas accounts.
Transfer Fee: There is no fee for a Fixed-Rate Part established at the time of account opening. A $100 transfer fee is charged each time you establish a Fixed-Rate Part after account opening.
Fixed Rate Option: This account includes an option to establish a Fixed Rate Part for terms ranging from 5 to 30 years. Payments include principal and interest amounts based on a level amortization schedule designed to fully repay the Fixed Rate Part amount at the end of the term selected.
Applicable Fixed Rate Part APRs will vary and are based on the index value for fixed-rate options in effect at the time a Fixed Rate Part is established; and a margin value based on your credit qualifications, the repayment term of the Fixed Rate Part, the amount of the transfer, the property type, loan to value, lien position and whether you elect the automatic payment feature from a PNC checking account. Once a Fixed Rate Part is established, the APR for that Part will not change. The minimum amount to establish a Fixed Rate Part is $5,000. Principal repayments during the Draw Period replenish the available credit line and are available for future draws.
Your rate may also be higher or lower as rates are subject to change at any time based on market conditions or other business factors including changes in benchmark interest rates. Call 1-888-608-5402 to obtain the most up to date rates available in your market.
The Fixed Rate Part rates and payments displayed are for new customers only. Existing CHELOC customers can consult their Line of Credit Agreement or find their Fixed Rate Part rates at https://www.pnc.com/en/customer-service/home-equity-customer-service.html.
Discuss your options with a tax professional before making decisions based on tax implications.
The Personal Installment Loan rate is fixed assuming no discounts applied to the loan are removed during the term of the loan such as the rate discount that is available for automated payment. If automated payment is discontinued, the discount will be removed and your rate will increase.
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