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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

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This might help shield your budget from fluctuating-rate increases. This unpredictability could wreak havoc on your budget. Or, if your costs will extend over a long period of time (like paying a home contractor in installments, or college tuition for four years). Disadvantages HELOCs have variable rates.

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