What is Credit Line? Everything You Need to Know About
When people need money, the last thing on their minds is to apply for a line of credit (LOC). The first thing that springs to mind is going to a bank for a standard fixed- or variable-rate loan, putting credit cards to use, borrowing from relatives or friends, and so on. And this notion is because of the lack of clarity regarding the concept of credit line or line or credit. This post explains the concept of a credit line and how it works. What is Credit Line? A credit line or line of credit (LOC) is a predetermined borrowing limit that can be accessed at any time. The borrower can withdraw funds as required until the limit is met. In the event of an open line of credit, money can be withdrawn again as it is repaid. An LOC is a contract between a financial institution (often a bank or NBFC) and a customer that specifies the maximum amount of the loan that the customer is eligible to borrow. The borrower can withdraw funds from the LOC at any moment as long as they do n...