HELOC and Home Equity Loan Rates Saturday, May 9, 2026: Number of ‘Equity Rich’ Homeowners Falls

HELOC and Home Equity Loan Rates Saturday, May 9, 2026: Number of ‘Equity Rich’ Homeowners Falls

Home equity rates nationwide have fallen in the first quarter, according to ATTOM, a real estate analytics firm. ATTOM’s “2026 US Home Equity & Underwater Report” found that 43.3% of properties with a mortgage were considered “equity rich,” up from 44.6% in the fourth quarter, and the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2021….

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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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