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What is the biggest risk of a HELOC?

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  1. It cancels your first mortgage
  2. You could lose your home if you fall behind
  3. It makes your homeowner's insurance void

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References

  1. CFPB: What is a HELOC? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-home-equity-line-of-credit-heloc-en-107 Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CFPB: Does a HELOC affect refinancing? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/does-a-heloc-affect-my-ability-to-refinance-my-first-mortgage-loan-en-252 Checked 2026-10-10.

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