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Business Essential Checking
Checking that works as hard as you do

No minimum balance, 300 free items, and easy mobile banking. 

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    Manage business expenses with secure, streamlined payment solutions.

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    Streamline collections and improve cash flow with secure solutions.

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    Core tools to manage cash flow and optimize liquidity.

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Keep your business moving forward

Earn cash back on everyday business expenses and bonus categories, all with no annual fee.

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Cash Surrender Value Line of Credit

Your whole life insurance policy can be the key to financing your next project.

Quick and easy application process

$95,000 minimum line of credit

Terms up to 7 years

Borrow against the value of your insurance policy for an affordable line of credit

An Ameris Bank Cash Surrender Value Line of Credit can help you finance projects ranging from home renovations to special opportunities for your business. Use the cash value in your whole life insurance policy as collateral to secure a credit line at a competitive rate, and get access to funds in two to three weeks.

  • Available for whole life insurance policies only 
  • Access a credit line up to 95% of the current, collective cash value
  • Make monthly, interest-only payments based on outstanding balance
  • Access your line of credit through a Visa® CSV card or checks 
  • No origination fee1

Ameris Bank has originated Cash Surrender Value Line of Credit for more than decade. Over this time, the product has been refined, with a major emphasis on adding value to financial advisors and their clients.

Contact our dedicated life insurance lending team

We'll explain all the details and help you get started. 

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CSV LOC
Traditional Loan from Insurance Company
Multiple policies as collateral for a single line or loan
Yes
No
Maintain full dividend schedule
Yes
Varies
Online access to account activity
Yes
No
Immediate access to funds (once line of credit is in place)
Yes
No
Access funds using a checkbook (without any dollar restrictions)
YesNo
Potentially tax-deductible
Yes2Varies

Flexible financing for you

Cover big purchases or ongoing expenses with simple borrowing and competitive rates.

Personal Loan

A fixed rate loan that provides funds and predictability for budgeting.

Personal Credit Line

Rather than receiving a lump sum, borrow money as needed, up to an approved amount.

Flexible financing for you

Cover big purchases or ongoing expenses with simple borrowing and competitive rates.

Personal Loan

A fixed rate loan that provides funds and predictability for budgeting.

Personal Credit Line

Rather than receiving a lump sum, borrow money as needed, up to an approved amount.

Ameris Bank has personal loans and lines of credit to help you reach your financial goals. Contact us or visit a branch location throughout AL, FL, GA, NC and SC.

Financial products made available or recommended by Ameris Bank that are not bank deposits are not insured by FDIC; are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by Ameris Bank; and are Subject to investments risks, including possible loss of principal amount of invested. For questions about consumer banking needs, please consult your banker for more details.

1 Loans executed in Florida may be subject to Documentary Stamp Tax. 

2 Please consult your tax advisor to determine deductibility in your case.

3 APRs and floor APRs are subject to change without notice. Wall Street Journal Prime Rate 6.75% (APR of 6.75%) as of 12/11/2025. 

4 Cash Surrender Value Line of Credit requests are subject to normal underwriting and credit approval criteria.