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HELOC

American  
[hee-lok] / ˈhi lɒk /

noun

Personal Finance.
  1. home equity line of credit: a loan in which the borrower receives a line of credit, typically for a period of five to ten years, that can be drawn on as needed, using the equity in a home as collateral.


Etymology

Origin of HELOC

First recorded in 1960–65

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With a 10-year HELOC, you are also facing current borrowing costs of roughly 8%, but they vary anywhere between 4.7% to 11.7% depending on the size of the loan and/or the borrower’s credit score.

From MarketWatch Apr. 6, 2026

If you’re younger than 62 and you’re still working, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, can provide you with a stream of income to tap later if you need it.

From Seattle Times Mar. 4, 2024

Given the caller’s situation, I wouldn’t recommend a HELOC.

From Washington Post Aug. 10, 2022

These loans are typically smaller than the amount offered with a HELOC, but they will at least allow you to take care of the plumbing and mold.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2022

When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it terminates your liability on both the primary mortgage and the HELOC.

From Encyclopedia.com Jun. 26, 2018

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