home equity loan Meaning of "home equity loan"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a loan secured by equity value in the borrower's home

Usage(s):

  1. They had planned on being able to pay for their children's entire educations, but instead had to take out a home equity loan to help pay for college tuitions.
  2. He lost $15,000 and was forced to take out a home equity loan to cover his losses.
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