The Woodlands, TX Home Equity & HELOC Rates Today
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Current The Woodlands, Texas home equity rates today start at 4.00% for a home equity loan and 5.99% for a HELOC, compared with Texas averages of 6.64% and 7.189%. The Woodlands, Texas home equity loan and HELOC rates range from 4.00% to 12.25%, verified by MonitorBankRates as of November 12, 2026. Current home equity loan rates in The Woodlands, Texas include Regions BankRegions Bank10831 Kuykendahl Rd, The Woodlands, TX, 77382A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 4.37%Rate verified Nov 11, 2026 offering Home Equity Loan at 7.00%, BOK FinancialBOK Financial24 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands, TX, 77380A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 1.05%Rate verified Nov 11, 2026 offering Home Equity Line of Credit at 7.12%, Texas Dow Employees Credit UnionTexas Dow Employees Credit Union9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands, TX, 77380A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 13.90%Rate verified Nov 8, 2026 offering 2nd Lien Home Equity 20 Year Loan at 8.75%, MemberSource Credit UnionMemberSource Credit Union1201 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX, 77380A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 2.25%Rate verified Nov 9, 2026 offering Home Equity Loan at 8.99%, and First Community Credit Union Houston, TXFirst Community Credit Union Houston, TX3601 FM 1488 Rd, The Woodlands, TX, 77384 3943A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.58%Rate verified Nov 8, 2026 offering Home Equity Line of Credit at 10.00%. Home equity and HELOC rates as of November 12, 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 Texas 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: November 12, 2026
Compare Home Equity & HELOC Rates Today in The Woodlands, Texas & the Surrounding Area
The Woodlands Home Equity Loan Rates
As Low As; APR range 7.00% APR to 13.75% APR based on occupancy type, lien position, credit score/history, loan-to-value ratio, loan term and closing costs; Terms: 10, 15 or 20 years; Bank pays all closing costs; Loan amount $10,000 - $500,000; Up to 89% loan-to-value
Uses primary residence equity as collateral
- Nov 8, 20268.84%▼ from 8.86%
- Nov 3, 20268.86%▼ from 8.90%
- Oct 29, 20268.90%▼ from 9.04%
- Oct 26, 20269.04%▼ from 9.19%
Texas properties only; Loan amount $25,000 - $250,000; based on value of home, amount of equity, etc.
Texas properties only; Loan amount $25,000 - $250,000; based on value of home, amount of equity, etc.
Texas properties only; Loan amount $25,000 - $250,000; based on value of home, amount of equity, etc.
Texas properties only; Loan amount $25,000 - $250,000; based on value of home, amount of equity, etc.
As Low As; Rates as low as; Fixed Home Equity Loan; Over 60 months call 908-526-8844
LTV is credit score based (max 90% appraised value)
As Low As
Home Equity Loans (2nd Lien); APR*
LTV is credit score based (max 90% appraised value)
Term: Fixed 60 months or less; As Low As; $400,000 maximum, based on 80% of appraised value minus outstanding liens
LTV: 60%
As Low As; First Lien; APR*
Home Equity Loans (2nd Lien); APR*
The Woodlands HELOC Rates
Term: 10 Years Revolving - 15 Years Repayment; As Low As; APR is variable, based on highest WSJ Prime Rate plus a margin during the revolving and repayment period; index plus margin ranged from 6.75% to 12.25% as of 12/11/2025
- Sep 18, 20267.12%▲ from 6.87%
- Sep 15, 20266.87%first recorded
Term: Open; Variable Rate APR range: 10.00% - 11.25%; Fixed Rate APR: N/A
- Oct 1, 202610.00%▲ from 9.75%
- Sep 22, 20269.75%first recorded
HELOC Rates; APR Annual Percentage Rate
As Low As; Loan to Value: Maximum 80%; APR is variable; as low as rate includes .25% rate discount for qualifying borrowers
As Low As; Variable rate product; Maximum loan amount of $250,000
- Sep 17, 20266.49%▲ from 6.24%
- Sep 14, 20266.24%first recorded
As Low As; Rates Subject to Change
- Oct 2, 20266.50%▲ from 6.25%
- Sep 14, 20266.25%first recorded
As Low As; Loan Amount: $100,000; Approximate
As Low As; Home Loans
As Low As; 90% maximum loan-to-value; APR varies with Prime Rate plus a margin; Wailuku FCU membership required
As Low As; Rates card HELOC
No minimum balance required; 0.25% reduction in rate for checking account; 0.25% reduction in rate for $25,000 initial draw and maintain balance for 6 months; variable rate tied to WSJ Prime; maximum rate 18.00%
Credit Score: 680 & Above; ETPCU must have first lien; Minimum loan amount $15,000
As Low As; Home Equity
- Sep 18, 20266.75%▲ from 6.00%
- Sep 14, 20266.00%first recorded
Margin: -0.25; Variable Rate; Maximum Rate 18% APR; indexed to WSJ Prime Rate plus/minus margin; minimum rate/floor APR 4.00%; minimum loan $10,000; Financing:
As Low As; Combined Loan-to-Value: Up to 79.99% CLTV; Loan Amount: $10,000 to $250,000; Maximum APR 18.00%; Minimum APR floor rate 4.00%; Rate based on highest Prime Rate
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The Woodlands, Texas Home Equity Snapshot
Local housing and income figures that shape how much equity The Woodlands, TX 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.
How Much Can You Borrow in The Woodlands, Texas?
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 $511,700, 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 | $358,190 | $153,510 | $76,755 |
| Roughly halfway through | $281,435 | $230,265 | $153,510 |
| Well into repayment | $204,680 | $307,020 | $230,265 |
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 $140,701, 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.
The Woodlands, TX Home Equity Rate Trends
Compare local The Woodlands, TX 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.
Texas HELOC rates fell 0.034 points over the past 7 days to 7.189%.
Texas home equity loan rates fell 0.035 points over the past 7 days to 6.640%.
Texas Home Equity Rate Forecast, Next 12 Months
Where are Texas HELOC and home equity loan rates headed through November 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.
What Forecast Rates Mean for The Woodlands, TX Borrowers
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 (TX avg) | 7.189% | $300 | 6.640% | $439 |
| 6-Month Forecast | 7.189% | $300 | 6.640% | $439 |
| 12-Month Forecast | 6.939% (6.69, 7.14%) | $289 (-$11) | 6.240% (5.89, 6.54%) | $428 (-$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.
How Home Equity Lending Works in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, Texas Equity Math
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median owner-occupied home value in The Woodlands, Texas is approximately $511,700. A homeowner who owes 60% of their original mortgage on a median-valued home would have roughly $204,680 in available equity. At a typical 85% CLTV limit, that means they could potentially borrow up to $127,925 via a HELOC or home equity loan, depending on credit profile and lender underwriting standards.
Home Equity Loan vs HELOC, Quick Comparison
| 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
Home Equity Rules for The Woodlands, Texas Borrowers
The Woodlands, Texas homeowners borrow under Texas law. Texas has the strictest home equity rules in the country, written into the Texas Constitution (Article XVI, Section 50(a)(6)). At the The Woodlands, Texas median home value of $511,700, the Texas constitutional 80 percent cap works out to about $409,400 of total mortgage and home equity debt against the home. Home equity loans cannot carry any prepayment penalty (Art. XVI Sec. 50(a)(6)(G)); for other residential loans Texas generally allows contract prepayment charges subject to federal limits, and Tex. Fin. Code 302.102 bars a prepayment penalty on a loan for the borrower's residential homestead when the interest rate exceeds 12 percent a year, unless a federal agency requires the penalty.
Read the full Texas home equity rules, including foreclosure, deficiency, closing cost taxes, and who handles the closing.
Federal rules that apply to every home equity loan and HELOC
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.
Sources
- Texas Constitution Art. XVI Sec. 50 (FindLaw, current text)
- Texas Constitution Article XVI, Section 50 (Texas Legal Guide)
- Texas Real Estate Research Center: What to Know About Home Equity Loans in Texas
- Justia: Texas Constitution Art 16 Sec 50
- Tex. Fin. Code 302.102 Prohibition on Prepayment Penalty
- CFPB: Right of rescission
- Regulation Z section 1026.40 (HELOC rules)
- Regulation Z section 1026.32 (HOEPA)
- Federal Register: 2026 Regulation Z threshold adjustments
- IRS Publication 936, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
- FHFA 2026 conforming loan limits
- CFPB: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
- 12 CFR Part 339 (flood insurance)
The Woodlands, Texas Home Equity Loan Calculator
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.
1. How Much Can You Borrow?
2. Estimated Monthly Payment
Defaults to your estimated borrowing limit — edit to model a smaller loan.
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.
Methodology & Data Sources
Independent, Free, and Unbiased Rate Comparisons: MonitorBankRates.com is an independent rate comparison service. Our The Woodlands, Texas home equity loan and HELOC rate tables are free for consumers to use, and we do not receive payment from any lender to be included or to be ranked in any particular order. Listings are based solely on the rates each lender publicly advertises on its own website.
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Direct-Sourced & Verified Home Equity Rate Data: We aggregate home equity loan and HELOC rates for The Woodlands, Texas directly from the official websites of local lenders, credit unions, and national institutions using our proprietary rate aggregation technology and a dedicated team of rate updaters. Every rate displayed is highly accurate and trustworthy.
Local, Regional, and National Coverage: Our systems constantly monitor the market to provide a complete picture of available home equity products in The Woodlands, Texas. We feature a comprehensive mix of licensed NMLS financial institutions, from neighborhood credit unions and competitive regional banks to large national lenders accepting applications from Texas borrowers.
Local-First Sorting: Rate tables on city pages list institutions with physical branches in the city first, followed by statewide institutions, then national lenders, regardless of APR. This intentional ordering helps homeowners find lenders they can walk into for an in-person closing, since home equity products often involve appraisal, notarization, and other steps that benefit from a local relationship.
Daily Updates & Time-Stamped Accuracy: Our rate updaters verify and update home equity rates daily. Because HELOC rates move with the prime rate and the broader market, every product features its own “last updated” date for full transparency.
Proprietary Lender Health & Safety Grades: Beyond tracking rates, MonitorBankRates evaluates the financial stability of every listed institution. Our Health Grades (A+ to F) and Star Ratings are composite metrics calculated using objective regulatory data, including the Texas Ratio, ensuring you compare rates from secure, reliable lenders.
Home Equity Product Information
Home Equity Basics
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 The Woodlands, Texas 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.
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC
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, Regions Bank is listing its Home Equity Loan at 7.00%. 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, BOK Financial is listing its Home Equity Line of Credit at 7.12%. For The Woodlands, Texas borrowers, a loan offers payment certainty, while a HELOC offers flexibility for ongoing or uncertain costs.
How Much You Can Borrow
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 The Woodlands, Texas 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.
How Home Equity Rates Are Set
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 The Woodlands, Texas 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.
Risks to Weigh
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 The Woodlands, Texas 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Equity & HELOC Rates in The Woodlands, Texas
What are home equity rates in The Woodlands, Texas today?
What is the difference between a home equity loan and a HELOC in The Woodlands, Texas?
How much equity do I need to qualify for a HELOC or home equity loan?
What credit score do I need for a home equity loan in The Woodlands, Texas?
Are HELOC interest payments tax-deductible?
What is the current prime rate and how does it affect my HELOC?
What is a HELOC draw period?
Can I use a home equity loan or HELOC for debt consolidation?
Are there closing costs on a home equity loan or HELOC?
Should I get a HELOC or a home equity loan?
Can I refinance my HELOC into a fixed-rate home equity loan in The Woodlands, Texas?
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Can households in The Woodlands, Texas afford a home equity loan payment?
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Are there special rules for home equity loans and HELOCs in The Woodlands, Texas?
Can I cancel a home equity loan or HELOC after closing in The Woodlands, Texas?
Can a Texas lender charge a prepayment penalty on a home equity loan?
What are the best home equity rates in The Woodlands, Texas?
- Regions Bank: 7.00% (Home Equity Loan)
- BOK Financial: 7.12% (Home Equity Line of Credit)
- Texas Dow Employees Credit Union: 8.75% (2nd Lien Home Equity 20 Year Loan)
- MemberSource Credit Union: 8.99% (Home Equity Loan)
- First Community Credit Union Houston, TX: 10.00% (Home Equity Line of Credit)
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