Core Insights - Average HELOC rates are declining, leading to the highest demand for home equity lending since 2008, with over 557,000 new home equity loans totaling nearly $31.6 billion originated through Q3 2025 [1] - Homeowners have a record amount of equity in their homes, nearly $36 trillion at the end of Q2 2025, the highest ever reported [2] - With mortgage rates around 6%, homeowners are likely to retain their low-rate primary mortgages, making HELOCs an attractive alternative for accessing home equity [3] HELOC Rates and Pricing - The average weekly HELOC rate is currently 7.44%, based on applicants with a minimum credit score of 780 and a maximum combined loan-to-value ratio of 70% [2] - HELOC interest rates are determined by an index rate plus a margin, with the prime rate recently falling to 6.75%, leading to potential rates around 7.50% [4] - Lenders have flexibility in pricing HELOCs, and rates can vary significantly based on credit score, debt levels, and home value [5] HELOC Functionality - A HELOC allows homeowners to access equity without giving up their low-rate primary mortgage, providing flexibility in borrowing and repayment [6] - Introductory rates are common, such as FourLeaf Credit Union's offering of 5.99% for 12 months, which later adjusts to a variable rate of 7.25% [7] - The advantage of a HELOC is that interest is only paid on the amount borrowed, allowing homeowners to keep some credit available for future needs [8] Current Market Considerations - Rates for HELOCs can range from nearly 6% to as high as 18%, depending on individual creditworthiness and lender offerings [9] - For homeowners with low primary mortgage rates and significant equity, now is considered an optimal time to obtain a HELOC for various uses, including home improvements or personal expenses [10] - A typical monthly payment for a $50,000 HELOC at a 7.50% interest rate would be approximately $313 during the draw period, but rates are variable and can increase over time [11]

Here’s a look at how today’s high-yield savings account rates stack up. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in late 2024, and it recently announced its third rate cut of 2025 which means deposit rates are on a steady decline. It's more important than ever to ensure you're earning the highest rate possible on your savings, and a high-yield savings account could be the solution. These accounts pay more interest than the typical savings account — as much as 4% APY and higher. Not sure ...

Mortgage rates are holding mostly steady for yet another week. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is up one basis point to 6.09%. The 15-year fixed home loan rate is down six basis points to 5.52%. The stability of mortgage rates over the past several weeks is welcomed by borrowers looking to lock in a rate. Today's mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.09% 20-year fixed: 6.01% 15-year fixed: 5.52% 5/1 ARM: 6.19% ...

Find out which banks are offering the best MMA rates right now. As interest rates continue to fall following the Fed’s recent rate cuts, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning a competitive rate on your savings. One option you may want to consider is a money market account (MMA). Wondering where the top money market account rates can be found today? Here’s what you need to know. Where to find the best money market account rates today From a historical perspective, money market account in ...

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday as investors awaited more economic data to gauge the path for monetary policy and monitored geopolitical tensions in Venezuela that sent oil prices higher. ...

Accenture's EPS for the quarter ending November 2025 is projected to be $3.74, a 4.2% increase year-over-year.Revenue is anticipated to reach $18.56 billion, marking a 4.9% rise from the previous year.The company's financial metrics indicate a P/E ratio of approximately 22.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that provides a wide range of services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. It competes with other major consult ...

Welcome to the SA’s The Macro Brief! This official SA Profile will highlight our analysts' latest economic and market analysis to help investors gauge the ever-volatile financial landscape through various recurring series.This profile run by Seeking Alpha Editors will highlight our analysts' latest economic and market analysis to help investors gauge the ever-volatile financial landscape. The economy is the foundation of financial markets, influencing everything from corporate earnings and consumer spending ...

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in advanced genomics for precision oncology, today announced the publication of a new study in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). The paper, titled "Broad Utility of Ultrasensitive Analysis of ctDNA Dynamics across Solid Tumors Treated with Immunotherapy," details results from Dr. Rodrigo Toledo and a leading team at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO). ...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2025) - Metal Energy Corp. (TSXV: MERG) (OTCQB: MEEEF) (the "Company" or "Metal Energy") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced financing for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$9.25 million (the "Offering")."Centerra's and Teck's investment provides important validation and should draw broader market attention to Metal Energy. NIV is a rare project where geological, geochemical, and geophysical data align. That convergenc ...

DENVER, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Energy ("Pivot"), a leading national renewable energy provider and independent power producer, today announced three important financing agreements totaling $225 million, showcasing the company's continued momentum and commitment to scaling renewable energy production and distributed generation solar. The financing includes: This announcement follows Pivot's $450 million debt warehouse facility secured last year, which was led by First Citizens and ATLAS and ranks ...