Based on that, what's a good HELOC rate right now, in mid-May 2025? "It's going to depend on credit…I think that the first thing to look at is the prime rate. And the prime rate right now is 7.5%.

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A variable interest rate is one of the key benefits for prospective HELOC borrowers right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto When interest rates surged on a variety of borrowing products in the past ...

Based on that, what's a good HELOC rate right now, in mid-May 2025? "It's going to depend on credit…I think that the first thing to look at is the prime rate. And the prime rate right now is 7.5%.