Financial Terms starting with the letter "H"

Hard inquiry A hard inquiry (also called a hard pull or hard credit check) is a record of when a… Credit, Debt & Lending Hawkish vs. dovish In the world of central banking and monetary policy, the terms hawkish and dovish describe the general attitude… Monetary & Fiscal Policy HELOC A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a type of revolving debt that allows you to borrow… Real Estate & Mortgage Finance High-yield (junk) bond A high-yield bond, commonly known as a junk bond, is a type of bond that offers a higher… Bonds & Fixed Income Home equity loan A home equity loan is a type of second mortgage that allows homeowners to borrow money using the… Real Estate & Mortgage Finance Homeowners insurance Homeowners insurance is a type of property insurance that protects an individual’s home and personal belongings against damage,… Insurance & Risk Protection Household cash flow Household cash flow is the total amount of money moving into and out of a household over a… Personal Finance & Money Management HSA (Health Savings Account) An HSA, or Health Savings Account, is a tax-advantaged savings account that you can use to pay for… Insurance & Risk Protection Hurdle rate The hurdle rate is the minimum acceptable rate of return on an investment or project that a company… Corporate Finance