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line of credit

NOUN
maximum credit for a customer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
credit line
WEAK
borrowing capacity borrowing limit

Example Sentences

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We currently have a home equity line of credit in the amount of $30,000 and a car loan of $15,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Vertical Aerospace announced new funding, including $50 million in common stock, up to $50 million in debt, and a $500 million equity line of credit.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The largest funds are of a size where a line of credit isn’t enough to cover redemptions completely, especially for successive quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

India and Bangladesh conduct annual military exercises, co-ordinated naval patrols, annual defence dialogues and operate a $500m Indian line of credit for defence purchases.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

She owes the grocery store up the block so much money, it cuts off her line of credit.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario