What is a HELOC?

Real EstateWarren TeamPublished April 25, 2026

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A HELOC is a Home Equity Line of Credit, a revolving credit line secured by your home equity. Variable interest rate (typically prime + 1-3%), draw period (usually 10 years) followed by repayment period.

HELOC structure: draw period vs repayment period.

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