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What is a Home Equity Loan (HEL)?
One of the two types of second mortgages (the other being a home equity line of credit), a home equity loan (or "HEL") is a cash loan against a home's equity, paid in one lump sum.

The loan amount, interest rate (which can be tax deductible) and term are determined before the loan is given.

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