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What Is a HELOC Credit Card? (And Why Trovy Created One)

July 30 2025

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How the Trovy HELOC Credit Card Works

You’ve built equity in your home. Now you want flexible access to it—without the hassle of traditional HELOCs or the fees that come with every draw. That’s exactly what the Trovy HELOC credit card (“Trovy Card”) delivers: instant access to your home equity through a card you can use anywhere, anytime, with no draw fees on purchases.

The HELOC That Works Like a Credit Card

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) gives you access to funds based on the equity you’ve already built in your home. But traditional HELOCs require you to request draws, wait for transfers, or pay fees every time you access your money. Trovy eliminates all of that with the Trovy Card.

How it Works

We’ve taken the structure and lower-cost interest of a HELOC and paired it with the ease and familiarity of a credit card. At its core, the Trovy HELOC is a hybrid: a revolving line of credit secured by your home equity, with a credit card attached to it so you can access your home equity whenever you need it. Here’s what makes it different:

  • Card-enabled flexibility - access what you need, when you need it, on-demand using your Trovy Card anywhere Mastercard is accepted or through cash withdrawals
  • No minimum upfront draw so you pay interest only on what you use
  • Speed! Get access to your funds in as fast as 4 days
  • Interest rates that are significantly lower than a typical credit card
  • Cash back on your credit card spend
  • Tax-deductible interest when used for qualifying home improvements2
  • No annual fees
  • No draw fees when you use your Trovy card for purchases

You can use your Trovy Card just like any other credit card. Tap, swipe, or shop online—your HELOC funds are instantly available. No waiting for bank transfers. No requesting individual draws. No fees every time you need to access your money. Just use your card.

 

 

From Application to Card: The Trovy Process

Traditionally, getting access to home equity hasn’t exactly been a fast or easy process. Weeks of back and forth, tons of paperwork, and then more delays every time you want to actually use your funds. Trovy changes that.

How to Get Started

  1. Apply online - Complete your application in minutes with basic information about your home and yourself.
  2. Get approved - Receive a decision in as few as 4 minutes.
  3. Receive your card - Your Trovy Card ships as soon as your account opens, and you can start using it right away for purchases or cash advances.
  4. Start spending - Use your card anywhere Mastercard is accepted, with no draw fees on purchases.

Comparing Your Options

Let’s break it down:

 

Traditional HELOCsCash Out RefiTraditional Credit Cards1Trovy HELOC
Funding TimelineLongLongShortShort
Avg. APRLowLowHighLow
Reusable Credit LineYesNoYesYes
Min. Monthly PaymentLowHighLowLow
Tax deductible interest2YesYesNoYes
Ease of AccessLowLowHighHigh
Closing CostsHighHighLowLow

 

We’ve combined the flexibility of a credit card with the power of a HELOC. You apply online, get approved in minutes, and use your card in days. No waiting. No clunky process. Just access to your own equity, when and how you want it. You can use your Trovy Card just like any other credit card anywhere Mastercard is accepted. You earn rewards. You get lower daily interest. You pay no annual fee. You keep moving forward.

Unlike traditional HELOCs where you might pay up to 5% of the draw amount every time you request a draw, the Trovy Card eliminates those fees entirely when you make purchases. That means more of your equity goes toward what you actually need, not administrative fees.

What People Use Their Trovy Card For

Your home equity isn’t just for renovations anymore. It can support all kinds of big life moments, planned or not.

  • Debt consolidation: Consolidate credit card balances at 20% APR into one line with a much lower rate. Many Trovy customers use the Trovy HELOC to pay them off and save thousands.
  • Home Improvements: From a kitchen upgrade to a new roof, your home can help pay for its own improvements and in many cases, that interest is tax-deductible.2 It’s a smart way to add value and comfort without draining your savings.
  • Medical expenses: Even with insurance, major procedures or emergencies can leave you with unexpected bills. Your home equity can act like a financial safety net when you need it most.
  • Helping family: Aging parents. Kids in college. Loved ones going through a tough patch. Trovy gives you a flexible way to support them.
  • Major purchases: Wedding coming up? Car breakdown? Second home opportunity? Your Trovy HELOC is there when life happens, no need to reapply or take out a new loan.
  • General spending: Plug a liquidity gap in your monthly finances if you need cash for day-to-day expenses

Your Home Isn’t Just Where You Live, It’s a Financial Asset

Trovy was built to give responsible homeowners the access and flexibility they deserve. With Trovy, you can put your home equity to work without refinancing, selling, or paying draw fees every time you need funds. Whether you’re planning ahead or reacting to life’s surprises, Trovy helps you move forward with confidence.