 
					 
						A Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC, is a revolving line of credit secured by the equity in a homeowner’s property, functioning much like a flexible second mortgage. Unlike a traditional loan that dispenses a lump sum, a HELOC establishes a borrowing limit that can be accessed repeatedly over a specific draw period, allowing the borrower to take out funds only as they are needed, and paying interest only on the amount utilized.