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How much would a $75,000 HELOC cost each month at today's lower rates?

HELOC rates have been falling, which is good news for borrowers, but what would a $75,000 line of credit cost now?

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If you're a homeowner who needs to borrow money, you may be in luck right now. Not only are homeowners sitting on an estimated $11 trillion in tappable home equity currently, which could give you access to a hefty amount via a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), but the cost of accessing that equity has also fallen significantly over the past year. That, in turn, could make it a lot more affordable to borrow the funds you need, even in this unusual economic landscape.

Case in point? HELOC rates have dropped more than two percentage points since September 2024, sliding from around 10% to about 7.17%, which is where they sit today. That substantial decline in HELOC rates means that they are now sitting well below the average personal loan rate and far below what most credit cards charge, making them one of the most cost-effective ways to borrow money currently.

Still, the real impact of that rate drop depends, in large part, on how much you're borrowing. For example, if you're considering a $75,000 HELOC, even a modest shift downward could have a big impact on your monthly payments. So, how much would the monthly payments on a $75,000 HELOC be at today's rates — and how does that compare to other points over the last year? That's what we'll examine below.

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How much would a $75,000 HELOC cost each month at today's lower rates?