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home equity loan

American  
[hohm ek-wi-tee lohn] / ˈhoʊm ˈɛk wɪ ti ˌloʊn /
Or home-equity loan

noun

Personal Finance.
  1. a loan above and beyond a mortgage that a homeowner can take out to generate cash, using the equity in the home as collateral.


Etymology

Origin of home equity loan

First recorded in 1980–85

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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

In addition to the $80,000 withdrawal, the Grunigs took out a $35,000 home equity loan to complete the lower floor unit.

From Seattle Times Apr. 23, 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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