Fund your future with a HELOC

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against the value you’ve built up in your home. You can finance renovations, a wedding, college tuition or even consolidate your debt. It also comes with a rate lower than most credit cards.

 

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What are today’s HELOC rates?

Access your home’s equity with rates starting at 6.25% APR1. Start the application process to find out what your HELOC rate could look like, the available terms and loan options.

 

 

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10-year term

6.25% APR

Best for faster payoff

Predictable monthly payments

Apply in 5 minutes, and get money in your pocket in days

1. Digital application2

No paperwork and no hassle. Link your accounts, and we’ll handle your HELOC. It’s even easier via the Rate App.

2. Fixed or variable rate

You can choose a HELOC with a fixed3 or adjustable4 rate. A fixed rate keeps payments predictable over the life of your loan, while an adjustable rate could lower your payments if rates drop.

3. Quick cash

Easy access to your funds in days. A traditional home equity line of credit takes 45-60 days. Ours? Only 5 to 10 days5

How Rate’s HELOC options compare

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Fixed-rate HELOC

A fixed-rate option keeps your payments predictable over the life of your loan so you can plan your budget to include other priorities.

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Variable-rate HELOC

A variable-rate option could save you some money6 if rates drop during your repayment period.

Difference between Rate’s HELOC and a traditional HELOC

Borrowers can get cash in as little as five days with our 100% digital process. Other lenders can average 45 days, often with a manual process.

 

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More options.

More advantages.

  • 100% digital application.
  • Apply in 5 minutes, get your money in as fast as 5 days.
  • Low monthly payments when you choose up to a 30-year term.
  • Rates 2/3 lower than most credit cards7.
  • HELOCs are even easier via the Rate App.

HELOC FAQs

A home equity line of credit converts your home equity into funds you can spend on just about anything. 

An open line of credit like this can be preferable to lump-sum loans in some scenarios. For instance, it can help if you want to renovate your home but aren’t sure how much the work will cost to complete. 

The maximum available to you for withdrawal is determined by the amount of equity you have in your home. 

If you decide to apply for a HELOC, keep in mind that you will use your home as collateral and open a second mortgage on your property. That means you’ll need to make two mortgage payments each month — one for your original mortgage and one for your home equity line of credit. 

Your loan amount will largely be based on your home equity. In some cases, Rate may approve a HELOC with a combined loan-to-value (CLTV) ratio as high as 85%. 

Loan amounts range from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $400,000.8 Loan amounts may vary state by state. Your maximum loan amount may be lower than $400,000 and will depend on your home value and equity at the time of application. We determine home value and equity through independent data sources and automated valuation models. 

When reviewing HELOC applications, Rate’s underwriting team evaluates a few key factors

  • Credit score: 640 minimum
  • Debt-to-income ratio: 50% maximum
  • Combined loan-to-value ratio: 85% maximum
  • Property types: single-family houses, townhomes and condos are all eligible

Once your line of credit is open, you’re free to spend that money in a variety of ways. Some of the most common uses for a HELOC include:

  • Consolidating high-interest debt like credit cards
  • Covering major expenses like home renovations
  • Paying for recurring costs like college tuition

Applying for a HELOC with Rate is fast and easy. Our 100% digital application process can be completed within 10 minutes. If approved, you can expect to receive your funds as soon as five days from loan approval. 

Head over to our digital application to get started on your HELOC loan today.

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Home Equity Resources

Learn how much value you have in your home or use our home equity calculator to get a better sense of what's possible.

Home valuation

See what your home is worth. 

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Equity calculator

Learn how much equity you can use. 

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1Rates start at 6.25% APR, may be as much as 14.55% APR and are subject to change at any time. Advertised APR assumes a 0.25% autopay discount as well as payment of an origination fee in exchange for a reduced APR. Fixed rates with 1.99% origination fee and no discounts range between 8.00% and 14.55% APR and are subject to change at any time. Rate offers additional loan products which allow you to access the equity within your home. Please contact your loan officer to see which option is best suited for your financial needs. 

2During Rate's Digital HELOC process, the borrower and/or Rate may need to communicate or facilitate the origination and closing of the borrower’s HELOC using non-digital methods, including but not limited to telephone or letter. There may be instances, due to borrower preference, applicable law, or other reasons, in which HELOC closing must occur in person. Additionally, Rate makes no representations and cannot guarantee that borrower’s HELOC will be serviced by a servicer that maintains an entirely digital process.


3Rate home equity line of credit (HELOC) is an open-end product where the full loan amount (minus the origination fee) will be 100% drawn at the time of origination. The initial amount funded at origination will be based on a fixed rate; however, this product contains an additional draw feature. As the borrower repays the balance on the line, the borrower may make additional draws during the draw period. If the borrower elects to make an additional draw, the interest rate for that draw will be set as of the date of the draw and will be based on an Index, which is the Prime Rate published in the Wall Street Journal for the calendar month preceding the date of the additional draw, plus a fixed margin. Accordingly, the fixed rate for any additional draw may be higher than the fixed rate for the initial draw. This product is currently not offered in the states of New York, Kentucky, West Virginia, Delaware and Maryland. The HELOC requires you to pledge your home as collateral, and you could lose your home if you fail to repay. Property insurance is required as a condition of the loan and flood insurance may be required if your property is located in a flood zone. Borrowers must meet minimum lender requirements in order to be eligible for financing. Available for primary, second homes and investment properties only. Dependent on minimum credit score and debt-to-income requirements. Occupancy status, lien position and credit score are all factors to determine your rate and max available loan amount. Not all applicants will be approved. Applicants subject to credit and underwriting approval. Contact Rate for more information and to discuss your individual circumstances. Restrictions apply.
4The variable rate home equity line of credit (HELOC) is an open-end product where the borrower can withdraw funds and make interest only payments during the draw period. Monthly payments will increase to include both principle and interest payments after the draw period has ended. A minimum 90% of the total approved HELOC amount must be disbursed. The remaining 10% of the approved credit line can be drawn down later as needed during the draw period. The monthly variable interest rate is based on an Index, which is the Prime Rate published in the Wall Street Journal plus a fixed margin. This product is currently only available in California. The HELOC requires you to pledge your home as collateral, and you could lose your home if you fail to repay. Property insurance is required as a condition of the loan and flood insurance may be required if your property is located in a flood zone. Borrowers must meet minimum lender requirements in order to be eligible for financing. Available for primary, second homes and investment properties only. Property type, loan-to-value, and FICO restrictions and requirements apply. Dependent on minimum credit score and debt-to-income requirements. Occupancy status, lien position and credit score are all factors to determine your rate and max available loan amount. Not all applicants will be approved. Applicants subject to credit and underwriting approval. Contact Rate for more information and to discuss your individual circumstances. Restrictions apply.

5Applications may be completed in five minutes but may fluctuate. Five business day funding timeline assumes closing the loan with our remote online notary. Funding timelines may be longer for loans secured by properties located in counties that do not permit recording of e-signatures or that otherwise require an in-person closing. In addition, funding timelines may be longer if we cannot readily verify that your property is in at least average condition with no adverse external factors with a property condition report and may need to order a desktop appraisal to confirm the value of your property. Texas borrowers will have a 12-day cooling period prior to closing on their home equity loan which will begin after the borrower has both filed a loan application and received consumer disclosures. 

6Savings, if any, vary based on the consumer’s credit profile, interest rate availability, and other factors. Contact Rate for current rates. Restrictions apply. 

7Source: Average credit card interest rate is 24.72% (Forbes) vs. our HELOC starts at 8.9% (subject to change) – which is 64% lower. 

8Our loan amounts range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $400,000. For properties located in AK, the minimum loan amount is $25,001. Your maximum loan amount may be lower than $400,000 and will ultimately depend on your home value and equity at the time of application. We determine home value and resulting equity through independent data sources and automated valuation models.