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Home Equity Loan

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A fixed-rate loan that uses your home equity as collateral, disbursed as a lump sum.

Example

Example: Suppose you take out a $300,000 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%. Understanding home equity loan helps you see how your monthly payment of approximately $1,896 is structured — and how this concept affects your total cost over the life of the loan. Use our mortgage calculator to see how home equity loan impacts your specific situation.

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