MeritLine home equity line of credit

Turn your home equity into flexible borrowing power

Your home can do more — borrow smarter with a MeritLine home equity line of credit at our lowest rate.

Unlock your home equity

Apply once for a MeritLine home equity line of credit (HELOC) and borrow up to 80% of your home’s appraised value, minus your mortgage balance.

Reasons for a HELOC

  • Unexpected expenses
  • Home repairs and upgrades
  • Medical or dental expenses
  • Wedding or special celebration
  • Travel or a dream vacation
  • Emergency fund backup
  • Debt consolidation

MeritLine home equity line of credit interest rate as low as

4.85%*

Revolving credit

Borrow, repay, and borrow again — just like a credit card, but with better rates.

Pay for what you use

Interest is charged only on the amount you borrow, not the whole limit.

Flexible payments

Make monthly interest payments and pay back the balance at your own pace.

Pair a MeritLine with a Creative Arts Financial mortgage

Stay secure and flexible with a mortgage and HELOC. Make the most of your home’s equity with one lender — no refinancing required.

Top 5 questions about a home equity line of credit

Ready to apply for a MeritLine home equity line of credit? Book an appointment to get started.

Open a business account

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Become a business member

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You can also apply online through our self‑serve platform, powered by FirstOntario Credit Union. Select Creative Arts in the Preferred branch drop‑down.

Become a member

If you’re new to Creative Arts Financial, book a virtual appointment or complete your membership application online.

Business U.S. Dollar Investment Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

All balances

Rate*

0.20%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Business Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $100,000.00

Rate*

1.55%

Balance

$100,000.01 – $250,000.00

Rate*

1.60%

Balance

$250,000.01 – $500,000.00

Rate*

1.70%

Balance

$500,000.01 – $750,000.00

Rate*

1.80%

Balance

$750,000.01 – $1,000,000.00

Rate*

1.90%

Balance

$1,000,000.01 – $2,500,000.00

Rate*

2.00%

Balance

$2,500,000.01+

Rate*

2.10%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.

Open an account

If you’re new to Creative Arts Financial, book a virtual appointment or complete your membership application online.

Already a member? Log in to online banking.

Creative Arts Financial is closed on the following days

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Canada Day
Monday, August 3, 2026 Civic Holiday
Monday, September 7, 2026 Labour Day
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation*
Monday, October 12, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Remembrance Day*
Thursday, December 24, 2026 Christmas Eve**
Friday, December 25, 2026 Christmas Day
Monday, December 28, 2026 Observation of Boxing Day*
Thursday, December 31, 2026 New Year's Eve**
Friday, January 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027
* Member Service Centre, Member Solutions Team and Personal Assisted Tellers will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ** On December 24 and December 31, branches will close at 1 p.m. Our Member Service Centre and Personal Assisted Teller services will be available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Member Solutions Team can be reached from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
U.S. Dollar Investment Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

All balances

Rate*

0.15%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Daily Interest Savings account for seniors (60+)

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $1,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$1,000.01 – $5,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$5,000.01 – $10,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$10,000.01+

Rate*

0.05%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Investment Savings account

Account options

Rate*

Account options

Non-registered savings

Rate*

0.30%

Account options

TFSA investment savings

Rate*

0.60%

Account options

FHSA investment savings

Rate*

3.20%

Account options

RRSP investment savings

Rate*

0.05%

Account options

RRIF investment savings

Rate*

0.05%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
Daily Interest Savings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $1,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$1,000.01 – $5,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$5,000.01 – $10,000.00

Rate*

0.05%

Balance

$10,000.01+

Rate*

0.05%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.
High Interest eSavings account

Balance

Rate*

Balance

$0 – $100,000.00

Rate*

0.60%

Balance

$100,000.01 – $200,000.00

Rate*

0.75%

Balance

$200,000.01+

Rate*

0.80%

* Per annum rate. Rate and terms subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.apply.