The difference between the current home equity loan (HEL) rate and the average HELOC rate is 13 basis points, according to Curinos, a real estate data analytics company.
Especially when rates are this close, choosing the right option doesn’t come down to just rates
It’s how you plan to use your funds that will dictate the loan product that is best for you. HELOC and home equity loan rates: Monday, July 27, 2026 The average HELOC adjustable rate is 7.23%, according to real estate data analytics company Curinos. The 2026 HELOC low was 7.19%, last observed in mid-May.
The national average rate on a fixed-rate home equity loan is 7.36%, up from its 2026 low of 7.31% in late June. Both rates are based on applicants with a minimum credit score of 780 and a maximum combined loan-to-value ratio (CLTV) of less than 70%. How do HELOC interest rates work?