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Home Equity Loan
A type of loan in which a homeowner borrows against the equity in their property, typically at a fixed interest rate and for a fixed term.
More Details
A home equity loan is a type of loan that allows you to borrow against the equity in your home. A home equity loan typically has a fixed repayment term, which means you borrow a fixed amount of money and make fixed monthly payments for a set period of time.
Example
You want predictable monthly payments. With a home equity loan, you borrow a fixed amount of money and make fixed monthly payments for a set period of time. This can be beneficial if you want to know exactly how much you'll be paying each month and when you'll be able to pay off your debt.
Related Terms
Minimum Payment
The smallest amount of money owed on a balance to remain in good standing.
Refinance
The process of paying off an existing loan with a new loan, typically in order to obtain a lower interest rate or to change the terms of the loan.
Jumbo Loans
A type of mortgage that exceeds the conforming loan limits set as eligible for purchase by government-sponsored enterprises.