A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a revolving form of credit secured by the equity in the borrower's home. What is unique about a HELOC, compared to traditional closed-end loans, is that the borrower can take multiple draws or advances up to the credit limit during the draw period.
“A HELOC is a line of credit extended to a homeowner that uses the borrower’s home as collateral. The distinguishing feature of a HELOC is that the borrower may take additional advances at his or her discretion, up to the approved credit limit, during the draw period.”
— SAFE MLO National Test Study Guide
Other answers:
Interest-only payments can occur in some loan types but are not unique to HELOCs.
Borrowing more than the property is worth (being "underwater") is not allowed.
Selling the property without paying off the loan is not permitted; the HELOC must be satisfied at sale.
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