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What kind of interest rate do HELOCs usually have?

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  1. A fixed rate for 30 years
  2. No interest during the draw period
  3. A variable rate

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References

  1. CFPB: What is a HELOC? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-home-equity-line-of-credit-heloc-en-107 Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CFPB: Home equity loan vs HELOC www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-the-difference-between-a-home-equity-loan-and-a-home-equity-line-of-credit-heloc-en-247 Checked 2026-10-10.

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