line of credit

noun phrase

: the maximum credit allowed a buyer or borrower
also : an agreement providing credit up to a certain amount

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Benefits of a business line of credit: • Flexible access to funds as needed. Joseph Lustberg, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 However, Biermann’s line of credit is the one that will be impacted as his name is on the mortgage and deed while Zolciak’s name is only on the deed, per the filing. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 Read more How a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can unlock cash Cash-out refinance vs. a HELOC: Which is better? Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024 These cards are considered secured because the lender usually asks for a deposit and the line of credit is lower than for other credit cards. Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for line of credit 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of line of credit was in 1917

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“Line of credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20credit. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

line of credit

: an agreement specifying the maximum amount of credit allowed a borrower

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