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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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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

A home equity line of credit, or HELOC, provides more flexibility for large projects because you can draw on it as needed for up to about 10 years.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023

Should I make a large payment on my mortgage and assume I can always later take the money back out as a HELOC?

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2022

The two most popular options for tapping into your home equity are a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit, known as a HELOC.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 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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