HELOC and home equity loan rates today, May 8, 2026: Rates remain incredibly consistent
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- Looking back at April rates versus where HELOC and home equity loan rates are today, they’ve remained incredibly consistent.
- Find out how HELOC and home equity loan interest rates work and what you can expect to pay.
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HELOC and home equity loan rates today, May 8, 2026: Rates remain incredibly consistent Tim Manni · Lead Editor Fri, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM GMT+7 3 min read When you’re in the process of shopping for a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), consistent rates are key. Looking back at April rates versus where HELOC and home equity loan rates are today, they’ve remained incredibly consistent. Rates on HELOCs started in April at 7.24%, and are even lower today. Rates on fixed-rate home equity loans began in April at 7:37% and edged just lower this week.
Find out how HELOC and home equity loan interest rates work and what you can expect to pay.