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kate_sept2004 / Getty Images A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a line of credit that uses the equity you have in your home as collateral. The amount of credit available to you depends on the ...

Have a home equity loan? Refinancing to a HELOC right now could reduce your interest rate. Here's what to know.

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specializing in transactional content along with subprime and student credit. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) offers plenty of benefits to homeowners. For example, the flexibility of a HELOC ...

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