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Paige Cerulli

HELOC Rules Are Changing: How to Get the Best Deal in 2026

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As mortgage rates ease from their recent highs, Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) are regaining traction among homeowners looking for flexible ways to borrow.

At the same time, many homeowners are sitting on record levels of equity after years of rapid home price growth that began during the pandemic. That combination is driving a shift away from cash-out refinancing and toward HELOCs as a more adaptable financing option.

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