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
Is it remotely possible that he would nevertheless take out a home equity loan and pay Daniels $130,000 without Trump’s knowledge and direction?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024
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
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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