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HELOC

American

[hee-lok] / ˈhi lɒk /

noun

Personal Finance.

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

Example Sentences

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The short answer: Use the HELOC, maybe helped by your RMDs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2022

Look into a home equity line of credit, better known as a HELOC.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2022

Walsh said Tandem Bank will allow homeowners to borrow up to 80% of the value of their home using a HELOC, but some lenders go all the way up to 95%.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021

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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