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Home equity loan rates: May 20, 2010

Here's a look at the state of home equity rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts conducted May 19, 2010.

Home Equity

Rates: 5.63 percent (line of credit); 7.37 percent (loan)

Rates on home equity products fell this week.

The average home equity line of credit, or HELOC, fell 3 basis points, to 5.63 percent.

Meanwhile, home equity loan rates fell 4 basis points, to 7.37 percent. That's the lowest rate since November 2005.

To find the best home equity loan rates in your area, check Bankrate's interactive tool.

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-- Chris Kissell

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Home Equity Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
$30K HELOC
4.99% 5.00%
$30K home equity loan
6.17% 6.19%
$50K HELOC
4.56% 4.56%
$75K home equity loan
5.94% 5.98%
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