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
As with the home equity loan, your credit line is based on the value of your ownership stake, and your house acts as collateral for the debt.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
And I don’t think I have enough equity in my condo to pay for a home equity loan.
From Slate ● Dec. 19, 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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