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HOME EQUITY NEWS
ID thieves target HELOCs
ID thieves target HELOCs
Identity thieves are using fraudulent HELOCs and even fake home sales to target homeowners' equity dollars.

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NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGESTODAY+/-LAST WEEK
$30K HELOC 5.27% 5.29%
$50K HELOC 4.99% 5.02%
$30K Home Equity Loan 8.33% 8.31%
$50K Home Equity Loan 8.20% 8.23%
$75K Home Equity Loan 8.20% 8.23%
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