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California Home Equity Line of Credit Rates

Compare Home Equity Line of Credit rates from lenders in California with a loan amount of $50,000. To change the mortgage product or the loan amount, use the search box above. Click lender name to view more information.

California Home Equity Line of Credit

December 19, 2018 Average Rate: 6.24%

Lender	Rate (%)	Monthly Payment	Learn More
	5.49 %	$	Learn More More Info
Rate after 6 month intro period is dependent on $25K draw at closing. Additional 0.50% discount with auto pay from Flagstar Deposit Account. $75 annual fee waived 1st year. Home Equity Lines of Credit (up to 89.99% CLTV) Home Equity Loans Competitive rates on conventional/government mortgages and refinancing. Retail Banking – checking accounts, savings, money market accounts, and CDs
	4.24 %	$	Learn More More Info
Conditions… Variable APR of Prime minus 1.01% in OH/FL; Prime minus .76% in all other states. Min loan amount $10,000. Max loan amount $150,000. 30-year term. Annual fee waived for the first year. See conditions for guarantee at thirdfederal.com. Third Federal rate are typically 20% lower than other leaders Guaranteed Lowest Rate No closing costs, prepayment penalties, or minimum draw requirements 10 year draw period
San Diego County CU Updated 2018-12-13	6.75 %	$
Comerica Bank Updated 2018-12-13	6.5 %	$
Umpqua Bank Updated 2018-12-13	6.5 %	$
HSBC Updated 2018-12-13	6.05 %	$
Arrowhead CU Updated 2018-12-13	6.25 %	$
City National Bank Updated 2018-12-13	6.75 %	$
Pacific Service CU Updated 2018-12-13	4.75 %	$
Chevron Federal Credit Union Updated 2018-12-13	6 %	$
Golden 1 CU Updated 2018-12-13	6 %	$
Firefighters First Credit Union Updated 2018-12-13	6.25 %	$
Schools Financial CU Updated 2018-12-13	5.99 %	$
California Bank & Trust Updated 2018-12-13	6.625 %	$
Washington Trust Bank Updated 2018-12-13	5.75 %	$
San Francisco FCU Updated 2018-12-13	5 %	$
NuVision FCU Updated 2018-12-13	5.75 %	$
BBVA Compass Bank Updated 2018-12-13	5.85 %	$
Bank of America Updated 2018-12-13	7.08 %	$
Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union Updated 2018-12-13	5.75 %	$
Xceed Financial Credit Union Updated 2018-12-13	6.5 %	$
Financial Partners CU Updated 2018-12-13	5.5 %	$
Navy FCU Updated 2018-12-13	6 %	$
Safe CU Updated 2018-12-13	5.84 %	$
State Farm Bank Updated 2018-12-13	7.75 %	$
Westamerica Bank Updated 2018-12-13	5.25 %	$
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union Updated 2018-12-13	4.95 %	$
Chase Updated 2018-12-13	6.63 %	$
SchoolsFirst FCU Updated 2018-12-13	5.25 %	$
Exchange Bank Updated 2018-12-13	6.75 %	$
Union Bank Updated 2018-12-13	6.99 %	$
San Francisco Police CU Updated 2018-12-13	5.25 %	$
First Tech FCU Updated 2018-12-13	6 %	$
California CU Updated 2018-12-13	6.25 %	$
Corporate America Family CU Updated 2018-12-13	5.75 %	$
First Financial CU Updated 2018-12-13	5.75 %	$
Bank of the West Updated 2018-12-13	6.24 %	$
Data from above provided by Informa Research Services, Inc.
EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES Updated 12/12/2018 Restrictions	4.00	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
ATLANTA POSTAL Updated 08/12/2018 Restrictions	4.00	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
Alliant Updated 08/12/2018 Restrictions	4.25	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
Exchange Bank Updated 08/20/2018	4.75	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
DIGITAL Updated 11/12/2018 Restrictions	4.75	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
PATELCO Updated 11/14/2018 Restrictions	4.75	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
U.S. Bank National Association Updated 08/20/2018	4.99	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
VIRGINIA CREDIT UNION, INC., Updated 08/10/2018 Restrictions	5.00	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
Armed Forces Bank, National Association Updated 11/09/2018	5.24	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
CITIZENS EQUITY FIRST Updated 08/12/2018 Restrictions	5.24	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Updated 12/18/2018	5.25	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
NASSAU EDUCATORS Updated 11/09/2018 Restrictions	5.25	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
UNITED NATIONS Updated 11/13/2018 Restrictions	5.25	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
WESCOM CENTRAL Updated 11/13/2018 Restrictions	5.25	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Updated 12/18/2018	5.50	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
TIAA, FSB Updated 11/15/2018	5.50	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
FIRST TECHNOLOGY Updated 11/01/2018 Restrictions	5.50	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
Bank of the West Updated 08/19/2018	5.54	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
Citibank, National Association Updated 12/18/2018	5.59	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
Bank of America, National Association Updated 12/17/2018	5.65	Varies	Learn MoreShow Less
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Data provided by Informa Research Services. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums. The actual payment obligation will be greater if taxes and insurance are included. Click here for more information on rates and product details.

Rates provided by BestCashCow are based on loan amount of $50,000 and a variety of factors including credit score and loan to value ratios. For specific requirements please check with the lender. Rates may change at any time.

Home Equity Line of Credit - Rates are based on a variable rate, second lien revolving home equity line of credit California for an owner occupied residence with an 80% loan-to-value ratio for line amounts of $50,000. Discount indicates the amount of reduction in the Rate for having monthly payments automatically deducted from an account and/or for having other relationship accounts with the institution, expressed as a percentage. Conditions ‘No closing costs’ indicates that customer is not required to pay closing costs on the line of credit. ‘With closing costs’ indicates that customer is required to pay closing costs on the line of credit. Rates may include discounts. Rates are subject to change without notice.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Rates

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are loans secured against the equity in your home, They are typically less costly and more flexible than home equity loans. Since they are lines of credit, the borrower only draws the amount that they need and only pays interest on that amount. The amortization schedule ordinarily does not require payback of the principal drawn until year 10 (HELOCs are, therefore, technically “interest only” loans until that time).

HELOC lenders will lend up to 90% the value of the equity in your home and the typical HELOC line is from $200,000 up to $500,000.

How to Find the Best HELOC Rate

As you see in the table above, the pricing of a home equity line of credit varies from lender to lender. HELOC rates are based on the prime lending rate (“prime”) - the rate that commercial banks charge their most creditworthy customers. Most lenders add on a margin above the prime rate. The average HELOC rate is 6.24%.

Risk to HELOCs

HELOC rates fluctuate. Repayment terms are tied to the prime lending rate and that rate is likely to move up – perhaps dramatically - over the next few years as the Federal Reserve raises the Fed Funds rate. A 10-year home equity loan or a 15-year home equity loan, however, may be a safer option at this time. Depending on your personal circumstances, you should also consider mortgage refinance options.