HELOC and home equity loan rates Saturday, May 16, 2026: Rates remain low, but poised to rise?
Personal Finance / Mortgages Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. HELOC and home equity loan rates Saturday, May 16, 2026: Rates remain low, but poised to rise? Tim Manni · Lead Editor Sat, May 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM PDT 4 min read In the market for a HELOC?
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- ▪Tim Manni · Lead Editor Sat, May 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM PDT 4 min read In the market for a HELOC?
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Personal Finance / Mortgages Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure. HELOC and home equity loan rates Saturday, May 16, 2026: Rates remain low, but poised to rise? Tim Manni · Lead Editor Sat, May 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM PDT 4 min read In the market for a HELOC? It’s better to act sooner than later. Rates on home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are sitting near or at 2026 lows. However, if inflation remains a primary concern for the Fed, thanks to rising energy costs resulting from the Iran war, the Fed could raise interest rates later this year, driving HELOC costs higher.
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