HELOC and Home Equity Loan Rates Today, May 15, 2026: Why Home Equity Loan Rates Are Higher Than Purchase Loans

HELOC and Home Equity Loan Rates Today, May 15, 2026: Why Home Equity Loan Rates Are Higher Than Purchase Loans

Yesterday we wrote that interest rates on both home equity loans and home equity lines of credit are near their 2026 lows, but remain about a percentage point higher than 30-year fixed-rate conforming loans. But why? The short answer is that HELOCs and home equity loans require mortgage lenders to take on additional risk compared…

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Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates rise again

Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates rise again

Yesterday we said: “It wouldn’t be a surprise if tomorrow’s interest rate article talked about mortgage rates going up again.” As predicted, 30- and 15-year fixed-rate loans have increased again. According to Zillow Lender Marketplace rates, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.25%seven basis points more than yesterday. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate rises nine…

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