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Contractual Payment: Home Equity Line of Credit
Updated
January 19, 2023
A home equity loan is a fixed-rate loan secured by your house. Just like your initial mortgage, you return the loan with equal monthly payments over a certain period of time. Your lender may foreclose on your home if you do not repay the debt as agreed.
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