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Reference

Plain-English definitions for the terms you'll encounter on your financial journey.

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Business Line of Credit🏪 Small Business

A flexible loan arrangement that lets a business borrow money up to a set limit as needed. Interest is generally charged only on the amount borrowed.

C
Credit Limit💰 Personal Finance

The maximum amount of money a lender allows you to spend on a single credit card or line of credit.

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HELOC🏠 Real Estate

Home Equity Line of Credit is a flexible loan that uses your home as collateral, allowing you to borrow money as needed up to a certain limit and pay it back over time. It functions like a credit card for your house, where your home's value acts as your spending limit.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)🏠 Real Estate

A revolving line of credit that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity they have built in their property. It functions similarly to a credit card, where the borrower can spend up to a limit and pay it back over time.

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Line of Credit💰 Personal Finance

A flexible loan from a bank that allows you to borrow up to a certain limit and pay interest only on what you use.