# HELOC Explained: How Home Equity Lines of Credit Really Work (and the Risks)

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Podcast: [Moolala:  Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moolala-money-made-simple-with-bruce-sellery-325078)
Published: 2026-05-20T10:51:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 785

## Resource

Ron Butler, principal broker at Butler Mortgage and host of the Angry Mortgage Podcast, breaks down exactly how home equity lines of credit work, the key differences between a HELOC and a traditional mortgage, and the real risks of using one to cover vacations, pay off credit cards, or fund rental properties. He also explains why a HELOC is a demand loan — meaning the bank can reduce or call it on just 24 hours' notice — and offers one simple self-assessment to determine whether you have the financial discipline to manage one responsibly. Find out more at butlermortgage.ca and connect on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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