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Is a HELOC a Second Mortgage?

Is a HELOC a Second Mortgage?

Afruz Finnigan
Published on: 26/03/2026

Is a HELOC a second mortgage? Yes. Here's exactly how they differ, when each makes sense, and how NH homeowners can access equity in 2026. Talk to NextGen.

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