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Home equity line of credit (HELOC) rates are trending about the same across the board. Here are today’s average rates on a $100,000 HELOC based on different loan-to-value ratios:

  • 60% LTV ratio: 9.13%
  • 80% LTV ratio: 9.31%
  • 90% LTV ratio: 10.18%

Today’s HELOC rates

*Data accurate as of July 2, 2024, the latest data available.

Current HELOC rate trends

Here is the average annual percentage rate (APR) for a $100,000 HELOC at different LTV ratios — 60%, 80% and 90%.

HELOC rates: 60% LTV ratio

The average HELOC rate if you have an LTV ratio of 60% stayed the same as last week, according to data from Curinos. This is down from last month's 9.15%.

HELOC rates: 80% LTV ratio

Today’s average HELOC rate is 9.31% with an 80% LTV ratio, which is the same as last week, according to data from Curinos. This is a decrease from last month's 9.32%.

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HELOC rates: 90% LTV ratio

The HELOC rate today for a borrower with an LTV ratio of 90% sits at 10.19% which is the same as last week, according to data from Curinos. Last month, the rate was at 10.11%.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

A HELOC is a revolving line of credit that gives homeowners a flexible way to borrow against the equity they’ve built up in their home. Similar to a credit card, you can repeatedly borrow from your credit line and will only pay back the amount you’ve drawn. You’ll also only pay interest on what you’ve actually borrowed.

HELOCs can be used for almost any purpose, from home improvement projects or debt consolidation to college tuition or emergency expenses.

There are many reasons why you might not qualify for a HELOC. For example, a lender could deny your application if:

  1. Your LTV ratio is too high.
  2. Your DTI ratio is too high.
  3. Your credit score is too low.
  4. You don’t have a history of on-time payments.
  5. You don’t have a stable source of income.

If you can’t qualify for a HELOC because of any of the above reasons, your best option is likely to work on paying down debt along with building more equity in your home.

There are also some alternatives to consider if you’re disqualified. For example, a home equity loan or personal loan could be a good option. Unlike HELOCs, both of these alternatives generally come with fixed interest rates, giving you predictable payments over the life of the loan. However, you might end up with a higher interest rate than you would with a HELOC.

Additionally, home equity loans and personal loans are paid out in lump sums — meaning you’ll need to know exactly how much you need to borrow before applying.

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Repayment terms for HELOCs typically range from five to 30 years. This generally comprises a draw period of up to 10 years and then up to 20 years to repay what you’ve borrowed.

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Jamie Young

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Jamie Young is Lead Editor of loans and mortgages at USA TODAY Blueprint. She has been writing and editing professionally for 12 years. Previously, she worked for Forbes Advisor, Credible, LendingTree, Student Loan Hero, and GOBankingRates. Her work has also appeared on some of the best-known media outlets including Yahoo, Fox Business, Time, CBS News, AOL, MSN, and more. Jamie is passionate about finance, technology, and the Oxford comma. In her free time, she likes to game, play with her two crazy cats (Detective Snoop and his girl Friday), and try to keep up with her ever-growing plant collection.

Ashley Harrison is a USA TODAY Blueprint loans and mortgages deputy editor who has worked in the online finance space since 2017. She’s passionate about creating helpful content that makes complicated financial topics easy to understand. She has previously worked at Forbes Advisor, Credible, LendingTree and Student Loan Hero. Her work has appeared on Fox Business and Yahoo. Ashley is also an artist and massive horror fan who had her short story “The Box” produced by the award-winning NoSleep Podcast. In her free time, she likes to draw, play video games, and hang out with her black cats, Salem and Binx.