Campbell, California home equity loan and HELOC rates range from 4.24% to 9.57%, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 13, 2026. Current home equity line of credit (HELOC) rates in Campbell, California include Mirastar Federal Credit UnionMirastar Federal Credit Union1638 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA, 95008A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.21% offering Home Equity HELOC at 7.00%, Patelco Credit UnionPatelco Credit Union1790 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA, 95008A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 6.65% offering Interest Only HELOC at 7.50%, BMO Bank National AssociationBMO Bank National Association2395 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA, 95008A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.54% offering Home Equity Variable rate HELOC at 7.59%, USC Credit UnionUSC Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 5.49% offering Home Equity GoGreen Loan at 4.24%, and UMe Federal Credit UnionUMe Federal Credit UnionA+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.74% offering Home Equity Line of Credit (12-month intro rate, 10-year draw) at 4.25%. Home equity and HELOC rates as of October 13, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates. Use the tabs below to compare home equity loans and HELOCs side by side. Rates are continually updated, we recommend checking back frequently.
Rates reflect actual verified offers from lenders actively serving California borrowers. Your final approved rate will depend on your credit profile, the equity in your home, your combined loan-to-value ratio, and daily market movements. Last Updated and Verified: October 13, 2026
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Published APR range: 4.990% - 5.990%.
Maximum Amount $200,000
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Maximum Amount $200,000
As Low As; Lowest rate available for shortest term offering only; contact credit union for specific rate options based on term
Fixed; 0% points + title & escrow; 10 year maximum
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Published APR range: 5.990% - 6.990%.
Maximum Amount $200,000
Term: 12-MONTH HELOC INTRO RATE!; Intro rate expires: 12 months; Regular APR: 4.00% - 18.00%
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Fixed; 0% points + title & escrow; 15 year maximum
Fixed rate; Loan to Value: 80%
up to $832,750; As low as
up to $832,750; As low as
up to $832,750; As low as
Published APR range: 6.210% to 11.960%. 80% Appraised Value
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up to $832,750; As low as
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CLTV: < 80%
up to $832,750; As low as
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Published APR range: 6.490% - 9.990%.
Published APR range: 6.490% - 9.990%.
Maximum Amount $200,000
Published APR range: 6.49% - 8.99%. Loan Amount: $350,000
As Low As; Combined Loan to Value: Up to 80%; Closed-end second mortgage, combined LTV up to 90%; Rates effective 06/01/2026
Fixed; 0% points + title & escrow; 20 year maximum
Term: 60% Loan to Value (LTV); Regular APR: 4.00% - 18.00%
Combined Loan to Value: Up to 75% CLTV; APR: 6.500%, then Prime minus 1% adjusted annually; Maximum loan amount $100,000; Maximum rate of 16%; No prepayment penalties
Fixed rate; Loan to Value: 80%
Base Rate; Initial rates are subject to adjustment based on overall Credit risk conditions i.e. Credit Scores, Credit History, etc.
Base Rate column; Initial rates are subject to adjustment based on overall Credit risk conditions i.e. Credit Scores, Credit History, etc.
Fees: $0; Loan-to-value: Up to 90%; Loan amounts: $10,000 - $125,000
up to $1,500,000; As low as
up to $832,750; As low as
up to $1,500,000; As low as
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up to $1,500,000; As low as
As Low As; Maximum Combined LTV: 95%; Current Calculation of Rate Remaining Term: 6.625%; Payment Per $1,000 column ignored; rate adjusts once every 5 years
up to $1,500,000; As low as
Home Equity Loan; 2nd Deed of Trust; $5,000 Minimum; $500,000 Maximum; No points; Up to 90% of appraised Value, less first mortgage balance, restrictions apply; California owner-occupied property and Investment property allowed; Loan-to-value restrictions apply
Payment assumptions: 720 FICO score, primary residence, 80% LTV/CLTV, and a 1-unit single-family residence. Conforming: $600,000 loan amount with estimated closing costs of $12,800.00. This payment does not include impounds for property taxes or insurance. Jumbo: $900,000 purchase loan amount with estimated closing costs of $18,800.00. This payment does not include impounds for property taxes or insurance.
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Loan Information: $650,000 Maximum
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Base Rate; Initial rates are subject to adjustment based on overall Credit risk conditions i.e. Credit Scores, Credit History, etc.
Base Rate column; Initial rates are subject to adjustment based on overall Credit risk conditions i.e. Credit Scores, Credit History, etc.
Fees: $0; Loan-to-value: Up to 80%; Loan amounts: $10,000 - $200,000
As Low As; Effective Date: October 13, 2026
As Low As; Rates available as of 9/28/2026; Lowest rates require $20,000 minimum loan amount, 80% or lower LTV/CLTV, minimum credit score of 700
up to $1,500,000; As low as
Published APR range: 6.875% - 10.125%; Published rate range: 6.875% - 10.125%. Maximum Loan: $500,000.00; Maximum CLTV: 80.00%
As Low As; Effective Date: October 13, 2026
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Published APR range: 7.00% - 7.75%. Intro APR applies for the first 12 months; Intro rate expires: 12 months; Regular APR: 7.00% - 7.75%; Variable APR based on WSJ Prime plus margin; Maximum lifetime APR: 17.99%; Maximum Loan Amount: $750,000; $100 annual fee; 10-year draw period (interest-only) followed by 15-year repayment period; Available on California owner-occupied 1-4 unit residential properties only
Published APR range: 7.50% to 10.25%. Amount: $10,000-$500,000; Loan-to-Value: Up to 90
Term: 10-year draw period (interest-only) / 15-year repayment period; Variable Rate; The rate is calculated using an index plus a margin. The index used is the Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal Western Edition on the last business day of the month prior to the change. The current prime index is 7.00. Minimum interest rate is 4.0%. Maximum interest rate is 17%. Payments and rate can adjust monthly. Payments will increase if rates increase. At the end of the draw period, your required monthly payments will increase because you will be paying both principal and interest. No draws will be allowed during the repayment period.
As low as; Prime + 0.59%; Loan amount: $100,000; Includes Auto Pay from eligible checking account discount of 0.25%
As low as; Prime + 0.59%; Loan assumptions and disclosures
Variable Rate Information After Introductory; Rate based on The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus a margin that varies depending on the state in which property is located, individual credit qualifications, credit limit amount, loan to value ratio and other criteria. Rates shown are for first lien lines of credit of $100,000 secured by an owner occupied 1 to 4 family residence, in Illinois, with a loan-to-value (LTV) of 70% or less, and a FICO credit score of 780+, and includes a 0.25% Auto Pay discount. Rates vary from 7.69% APR to 15.06% APR depending on property state, loan amount and other variables. Your APR will never be lower than the floor rate in the credit agreement, or exceed 18.00% APR or the maximum APR permitted by law, whichever is less.
As low as; Fixed HELOC amount: $100,000; Your HELOC rates have been updated based on a TwentyYear-year term in Illinois.
As low as; Prime + 1.19%; Loan amount: $50,000; Includes Auto Pay from eligible checking account discount of 0.25%
As low as; Prime + 1.19%; Loan assumptions and disclosures
As low as; Fixed HELOC amount: $50,000; Your HELOC rates have been updated based on a TwentyYear-year term in Illinois.
As low as; Prime + 2.33%; Loan amount: $25,000; Includes Auto Pay from eligible checking account discount of 0.25%
As low as; Prime + 2.33%; Loan assumptions and disclosures
As low as; Fixed HELOC amount: $25,000; Your HELOC rates have been updated based on a TwentyYear-year term in Illinois.
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Loan Amount: $10,000.00 - $350,000.00
Borrow up to $5,000
Loan Amount: $10,000.00 - $350,000.00; As Low As
Lifetime Maximum Variable APR: 11.000%; Maximum Credit Limit: $400,000; Annual Fee:; Fees to Open: $125 - $725
Lifetime Maximum Variable APR: 11.000%; Maximum Credit Limit: $400,000; Annual Fee:; Fees to Open: $125 - $725
As Low As; APR for LTV <= 50%; Maximum Amount: $1,000,000.00
Term: 25 Years (10-year draw, 15-year repayment); Combined Loan to Value: Up to 75% CLTV; APR: 6.000%, then Prime adjusted annually; Interest-only minimum payments for the first 10 years; Maximum rate of 16%
Published APR range: as low as 6.00%. As Low As; APR* for LTV <= 50%: as low as 6.00%; APR* for LTV 51%-60%: as low as 6.10%; APR* for LTV 61%-70%: as low as 6.20%; APR* for LTV 71%-80%: as low as 6.30%; Maximum Amount: $1,200,000.00
As Low As; LTV <= 50%; Maximum Amount: $1,200,000.00
Effective Date: 9/17/26; Introductory rate for 12 months; Variable rate, based on Prime; Footnote 3
As Low As; APR for LTV 51%-60%; Maximum Amount: $1,000,000.00
As Low As; LTV 51%-60%; Maximum Amount: $1,200,000.00
As Low As; APR for LTV 61%-70%; Maximum Amount: $1,000,000.00
As Low As; LTV 61%-70%; Maximum Amount: $1,200,000.00
Introductory annual percentage rate ("APR") as low as 5.24% for the first year. Thereafter the APR varies, with a maximum APR of 18%. As of 10/01/2026, this variable Hybrid Home Equity Line of Credit APR would have been 6.24% APR for 70% LTV. Intro rate of 5.24% is for well-qualified borrowers at a maximum loan to value ratio ("LTV") of 70%. New loans only. Additional introductory rates and variable rate may be available for higher LTVs. Contact the credit union for details. Consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility of interest. Benefits of a loan for debt consolidation depend on individual circumstances. Speak with a representative on whether it is the right fit for you. Please contact credit union for additional information regarding Hybrid rate locks. Loan approval and APR based on creditworthiness, payment method, length of loan term, ability to repay, and amount of loan, in addition to other conditions listed in the account agreement. Rates, terms and conditions are subject to change or expire without notice. Home Equity products are available in FL, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri only*. For states with a mortgage tax, the cost of the mortgage tax will be paid by the member and may be paid in cash or taken from the proceeds of the HELOC. *FL and Illinois properties - maximum LTV 90%/maximum loan amount $250,000. Loan to Value = LTV. Home value may be based on full appraisal at the member's expense. Property must be a single family home and owner occupied. Property insurance will be required.
Term: 15 Years (5-year draw, 10-year repayment); Combined Loan to Value: Up to 75% CLTV; APR: 6.250%, then Prime minus 1 adjusted annually; Interest-only minimum payments for the first 5 years; Maximum loan amount $100,000; Maximum rate of 16%
As Low As; APR for LTV 71%-80%; Maximum Amount: $1,000,000.00
As Low As; LTV 71%-80%; Maximum Amount: $1,200,000.00
special 6.39% APR* for the first 12 months and 7.25% APR* thereafter.
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Term: 10 year draw + 15 yr. repayment; As Low As; 6-Month Intro Rate (fixed APR, 0.51% below Prime, first 6 months); Current Indexed Rate: 7.00% APR; Loan amount $10,000 to $400,000; Minimum credit line $10,000; No annual fee
FICO / CLTV: >8085
As Low As; Rates lower than most in the area. Line of credit for renovating, landscaping or unexpected expenses.
Up to 80% Loan to Value; Maximum Loan Amount: $250,000
As Low As; APR for LTV <= 50%; Maximum Amount: $600,000.00
As Low As; rates as low as 6.50% APR
Published APR range: 6.50% - 8.50%. As Low As; CLTV: 70%; Borrow up to $1,000,000; Current as of October 12, 2026
Published APR range: 6.50% - 8.50%. As Low As; CLTV: 70%; Borrow up to $1,000,000; Variable rate based on Prime Rate plus 0.5%; Maximum cap of 18% APR
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Loan to Value: Up to 80%; Variable APR based on Prime plus a margin; Traditional & Interest Only Options; Estimated fees (loans under $200,000): $0 - $2,325; Estimated fees (loans over $200,000): $2,162 - $6,100; APR will not exceed 18.00% or go below 4.00%
Published APR range: as low as 6.50%. As Low As; APR* for LTV <= 50%: as low as 6.50%; APR* for LTV 51%-60%: as low as 6.60%; APR* for LTV 61%-70%: as low as 6.70%; APR* for LTV 71%-80%: as low as 6.80%; Maximum Amount: $600,000.00
As Low As; Loan to Value: 75%; Variable rate based on Wall Street Prime Index, may adjust quarterly; Floor rate is 4.00%; Based on credit rating; Fees to open range from $160.00 - $450.00
As Low As; LTV <= 50%; Maximum Amount: $600,000.00
Fees: $0; Loan-to-value: Up to 80%; Loan amounts: $10,000 - $200,000; 10-year draw period followed by 15-year repayment period; variable rate tied to Prime
As Low As; APR for LTV 51%-60%; Maximum Amount: $600,000.00
As Low As; LTV 51%-60%; Maximum Amount: $600,000.00
As Low As; APR for LTV 61%-70%; Maximum Amount: $600,000.00
Variable Rate APR; fixed up to 5 years, then adjustable; index WS-Prime Rate; rate increases capped at 2% annually and 5% lifetime; APR applies at LTV up to 80%; effective October 1, 2026
As Low As; LTV 61%-70%; Maximum Amount: $600,000.00
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Introductory APR as low as 6.74% for the first 24 months, followed by a variable rate of WSJ Prime plus 0.74% with a floor rate at 4.25% APR. Requires a minimum credit score of 750 or greater. Rate includes a 0.50% discount by establishing an automatic payment from any Banner Bank personal checking account prior to closing. Maximum APR that may be imposed is 18.00%. Annual fee of $125 applied on first anniversary and each year after. Maximum Loan to Value is 80%. Excludes existing Banner Bank HELOCs, Home Equity Loans, Bridge Loans and non-owner-occupied transactions. Residential appraisals only and paid by client. No commercial appraisals and proof of insurance is required. Subject to credit approval. Not all applicants will qualify. Minimum credit of 650 required for program. Promotional rates effective as of 10/05/26 and are subject to change.
Local housing and income figures that shape how much equity Campbell, CA homeowners can borrow against. Source: U.S. Census Bureau & FHFA.
Equity and borrowable estimates are illustrative, based on a typical owner who has paid the original mortgage down to roughly 65% of current value and an 85% combined loan-to-value ceiling. Your actual figures depend on your remaining mortgage balance, credit profile, and lender underwriting.
Your borrowing limit on a home equity loan or HELOC is set by your combined loan-to-value ratio (CLTV), the total of your first mortgage plus the new loan, divided by your home's appraised value. Most lenders cap CLTV at 80 to 85%. Using the local median home value of $1,617,000, here is roughly what an 85% CLTV ceiling allows at three stages of mortgage payoff:
| Mortgage Stage | Still Owed | Equity Held | Est. You Could Borrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlier in repayment | $1,131,900 | $485,100 | $242,550 |
| Roughly halfway through | $889,350 | $727,650 | $485,100 |
| Well into repayment | $646,800 | $970,200 | $727,650 |
The further along you are in paying down your first mortgage, the more equity sits available to borrow against. Lenders will also weigh your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and income , the local median household income is $145,268, before issuing a final offer.
Illustrative estimates only, based on an 85% CLTV ceiling and the Census median home value for this area. Actual limits vary by lender (some allow up to 90% CLTV), by your home's appraised value, and by your credit profile. This is not a loan offer or a guarantee of approval.
Compare local Campbell, CA home equity quotes against the statewide average
Daily HELOC and home equity loan averages tracked across our database of verified rate quotes, updated every evening.
California HELOC rates rose 0.033 points over the past 7 days to 7.175%.
California home equity loan rates fell 0.074 points over the past 7 days to 7.235%.
Where are California HELOC and home equity loan rates headed through October 2027?
HELOC trajectory based on prime rate path (prime = fed funds + 3.0%). Home equity loan trajectory based on Fed funds futures and 10-year Treasury path. Not financial advice.
Monthly cost on $50,000 borrowed. HELOC shown as interest-only payment (typical during 10-year draw period). Home equity loan shown as fully amortizing principal & interest on a 15-year term.
| Scenario | HELOC Rate | HELOC Mo. Interest | HE Loan Rate | HE Loan Mo. P&I |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today (CA avg) | 7.175% | $299 | 7.235% | $456 |
| 6-Month Forecast | 7.175% | $299 | 7.235% | $456 |
| 12-Month Forecast | 6.925% (6.68, 7.13%) | $289 (-$10) | 6.835% (6.49, 7.14%) | $445 (-$11) |
Green (−) = lower monthly cost vs today. Red (+) = higher monthly cost. HELOC cost reflects variable-rate exposure: when prime drops, HELOC costs drop within one billing cycle. Locking a fixed home equity loan now insulates against further rate increases but forfeits the savings if rates fall.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median owner-occupied home value in Campbell, California is approximately $1,617,000. A homeowner who owes 60% of their original mortgage on a median-valued home would have roughly $646,800 in available equity. At a typical 85% CLTV limit, that means they could potentially borrow up to $404,250 via a HELOC or home equity loan, depending on credit profile and lender underwriting standards.
| Feature | Home Equity Loan | HELOC |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed for life of loan | Variable (prime + margin) |
| Payout | Lump sum at closing | Draw as needed, up to limit |
| Term | 5-30 years | 10-yr draw + 20-yr repay (typical) |
| Payment | Fixed P&I from month one | Interest-only during draw (usually) |
| Closing Costs | Typically 2-5% of loan | Often $0 (promos common) |
| Best For | Specific large expense, payment certainty | Ongoing access, flexible borrowing |
Want a deeper breakdown? Read our full guide: Home Equity Loan vs HELOC, Key Differences, Pros and Cons
Campbell, California homeowners borrow under California law. No LTV or fee caps beyond federal rules, but HELOCs and cash-out loans are generally not purchase money and so lose 580b protection, and a sold out junior HELOC lender can sue on the note after a senior foreclosure. At the Campbell, California median home value of $1,617,000, a lender's typical 80 percent combined loan to value limit works out to about $1,293,600 of total mortgage and home equity debt against the home. On owner-occupied one to four unit homes, borrowers may prepay up to 20 percent of the original principal in any 12 months without penalty, any penalty on the excess is capped at six months' interest, and no penalty is allowed after five years (Civ. Code 2954.9).
Read the full California home equity rules, including foreclosure, deficiency, closing cost taxes, and who handles the closing.
Home equity loans and HELOCs secured by your main home carry federal protections on top of anything your state adds. For a HELOC, the lender must give you the HELOC disclosure and the CFPB home equity brochure when you apply and cannot charge a nonrefundable fee until three business days later; the rate must follow a public index the lender does not control, and the lender can freeze or cut the line only for specific reasons such as a significant drop in the home's value or a material change in your finances. For both home equity loans and HELOCs you have until midnight of the third business day after closing to cancel for any reason and get your fees back. A loan is a high cost mortgage under HOEPA if its APR is more than 6.5 percentage points above the average prime offer rate for a first lien (8.5 points for a second lien) or if points and fees exceed 5 percent; high cost loans require counseling and cannot carry balloon payments or prepayment penalties. Since 2018, interest on a home equity loan or HELOC is deductible only if the money is used to buy, build, or substantially improve the home that secures it, and only within the $750,000 total acquisition debt cap. Flood insurance is required on any home equity loan or HELOC from a federally regulated lender if the home sits in a FEMA flood hazard area.
Estimate how much you could borrow against your home, and what the monthly payment on a fixed-rate home equity loan would look like. The home value below is prefilled with the local median from the U.S. Census Bureau — change it to your own home's value, and adjust any other field to see the numbers update.
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Estimates only. Borrowing power assumes lenders allow up to the selected combined loan-to-value ratio; actual limits, rates, and approval depend on your credit profile, income, and the lender's underwriting. The payment figure is for a fixed-rate home equity loan with standard amortization — HELOC payments are typically interest-only during the draw period and vary with the prime rate, so they are not modeled here. This is not a loan offer.
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Home equity is the share of a property the owner truly owns: the home's current market value minus the balance still owed on the mortgage. For a Campbell, California homeowner, it grows as the mortgage is paid down and as the property appreciates. Lenders let homeowners borrow against this equity, using the home as collateral, which is why home equity products generally carry lower rates than credit cards or unsecured personal loans.
A home equity loan advances a lump sum at a fixed rate, repaid in equal installments over a set term, useful for a one-time expense with a known cost. For example, USC Credit Union is listing its Home Equity GoGreen Loan at 4.24%. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) works more like a credit card: a revolving credit limit the borrower can draw from as needed during a draw period, usually at a variable rate. On the line-of-credit side, Mirastar Federal Credit Union is listing its Home Equity HELOC at 7.00%. For Campbell, California borrowers, a loan offers payment certainty, while a HELOC offers flexibility for ongoing or uncertain costs.
Most lenders allow borrowing up to a combined loan-to-value ratio of 80 to 85 percent, meaning the mortgage balance plus the new home equity debt cannot exceed that share of the home's value. For a Campbell, California homeowner, the exact amount available also depends on credit score, income, and the lender's policies. Because the borrowing limit is tied to current value, an appraisal is typically part of the approval process.
HELOC rates are usually variable and tied to the prime rate, so they move when the Federal Reserve changes short-term rates, while home equity loan rates are typically fixed and priced off longer-term benchmarks. On top of that market baseline, the rate a Campbell, California borrower receives reflects credit score, combined loan-to-value ratio, and loan amount, so stronger credit and more equity generally earn a lower rate. A borrower’s final rate is set once an application is underwritten.
Because the home secures the debt, falling behind on payments can ultimately put the property at risk, so home equity borrowing is best reserved for purposes that preserve or build value, such as renovations or consolidating higher-rate debt. For Campbell, California borrowers, variable-rate HELOCs also carry the risk that payments rise if rates climb, and some lines shift from interest-only payments to full repayment after the draw period ends. Understanding the repayment structure before borrowing helps avoid payment shock later.