Lines of credit explained
A line of credit gives you a limit you can draw from as needed.
Key points
- You pay interest only on what you use.
- Rates are usually variable and lower than credit cards.
- Business lines of credit help smooth uneven cash flow.
What to do next
Try the line-of-credit payment calculator to see how fast you can repay a balance.
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