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HELOC vs Personal Loan
A HELOC uses your home as collateral with flexible borrowing, while a personal loan is unsecured with fixed payments and higher rates.
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How a HELOC works
- Revolving credit line you borrow from as needed
- Variable interest rate that can rise over time
- Separate payment from your main mortgage
- Interest-only payments during the draw period
How a personal loan works
- Unsecured loan with no home collateral
- Fixed rate and fixed monthly payment
- Lump-sum amount at closing
- Shorter repayment terms than HELOCs
When a HELOC makes sense
- You want flexible access to funds
- Your expenses will happen over time
- You prefer borrowing only what you use
When a personal loan makes sense
- You want predictable payments
- You don’t want to use your home as collateral
- You need a smaller amount with a short payoff timeline
Key differences that matter
- HELOC = secured by your home; personal loan = unsecured
- HELOC rates are usually lower but variable; personal loan rates are higher but fixed
- HELOC offers long-term flexibility; personal loan offers short-term structure
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