HELOC and home equity loan rates, Monday, April 27, 2026: Access the money locked inside the walls of your home

Highly qualified borrowers may see rates as low as 6.05% , while others could face up to 18% based on creditworthiness.

As of late April 2026, the national average is approximately 7.09% to 7.24% . These rates are typically variable and tied to the U.S. Prime Rate , which currently sits at 6.75% . 1. Current Rate Environment (April 2026) National Average: ~7.24% for standard variable-rate HELOCs.

Many lenders offer "teaser" rates between 5.24% and 5.99% for the first 6 to 12 months. 2. How HELOC Rates are Calculated HELOCs use a simple formula: Index + Margin = Your APR .