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What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)?

A HELOC is an open-end line of credit that is secured by a consumer's primary residence. There may be different ways to access the funds from a HELOC, including by writing checks against the line of credit or transferring money from your HELOC to a checking or savings account.

Last Reviewed: April 2021

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