home equity loan
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of home equity loan
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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WSJ | Buy Side: Learn how to get the best rate on a home equity loan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
A home equity loan or home equity line of credit might be options if the couple have good credit, sufficient income to make the payments and a cooperative lender.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
Rates for both have been rising for about a year, so if you’re choosing between the two, Porter recommends locking in a fixed-rate home equity loan now and refinancing later if rates decrease.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
To answer, I lied and said we took out a home equity loan when we actually paid in cash.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2022
But if she has a solid interest rate, she may be better off taking out a home equity loan or line of credit.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2022
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