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HELOC — A home equity line of credit (often called HELOC and pronounced HEE lock) is a loan in which the lender agrees to lend a maximum amount within an agreed period (called a term), where the collateral is the borrower s equity in his/her… … Wikipedia
Home Equity Line Of Credit - HELOC — A line of credit extended to a homeowner that uses the borrower s home as collateral. Once a maximum loan balance is established, the homeowner may draw on the line of credit at his or her discretion. Interest is charged on a predetermined… … Investment dictionary
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Loan to value — The loan to value (LTV) ratio expresses the amount of a first mortgage lien as a percentage of the total appraised value of real property. For instance, if a borrower wants $130,000 to purchase a house worth $150,000, the LTV ratio is… … Wikipedia
Home equity — is the value of a homeowner s unencumbered interest in their property, i.e. the difference between the home s fair market value and the unpaid balance of the mortgage and any outstanding debt over the home. Equity increases as the mortgage is… … Wikipedia
