HELOC Rates Hit 7.25% and Home Equity Loans Average 7.86%

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As of June 2026, the average interest rate for Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) is 7.25%, with a 2026 low of 7.19% reached earlier this year. The national average for home equity loans stands at 7.86%, far from its low of 7.36% observed in mid-March. These rates are based on applicants with a minimum credit score of 780 and a combined loan-to-value ratio of less than 70%. This information is vital for homeowners looking to leverage their home equity options given the current primary mortgage rates near 6%.