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30K FICO-based HELOC average
5.31%
Home equity
This is the daily overnight average for a $30K HELOC.
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Home Equity Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
30K HELOC
5.31%
5.33%
30K Home Equity Loan
8.35%
8.39%
50K HELOC
5.06%
5.07%
75K Home Equity Loan
8.84%
8.89%
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