HELOC Loans
A HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) is a type of loan that lets you borrow against the equity in your home—similar to using a credit card but secured by your property.
What is a HELOC?
- HELOC = Home Equity Line of Credit
- It's a revolving credit line, not a lump-sum loan
- You borrow as needed, up to a set credit limit, and repay over time
- Based on the available equity in your home (usually up to 85%)
Key Features
- Revolving credit- Like a credit card—you can borrow, repay, and borrow again
- Draw period- Typically 5–10 years (borrow and pay interest only)
- Repayment period- Usually 10–20 years after the draw period ends (repay principal + interest)
- Variable interest rate- Rate can change over time based on market conditions
- Interest-only payments- During the draw period, payments may be interest-only
Common Uses
- Home renovations
- Debt consolidation
- College tuition
- Emergency expenses
- Business funding