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HELOC rates are near 7%. Here’s how much it costs to borrow $80,000 worth of home equity now.

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HELOC borrowing costs have continued to decline in recent weeks. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images While there’s been plenty of news about interest rates lately, especially after the Federal Reserve elected to keep them paused again earlier this month, there has been one affordable silver lining for borrowers – their home equity.  Home equity borrowing rates have … Read more

Here’s what a $600,000 mortgage costs monthly at today’s rates

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Homebuyers will need to calculate their monthly costs with precision before applying, especially now, with mortgage rates changing again. Muhammad Aqib/Getty Images News this month that the Federal Reserve would continue keeping interest rate cuts paused wasn’t surprising, but it was certainly unwelcome for millions of borrowers, homebuyers and owners looking to refinance, especially. Mortgage … Read more

If states ban fluoride, more kids will get cavities and Medicaid costs could soar, study finds

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Tooth decay can begin very early in a child’s life. If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within three years, a new analysis finds. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a nonprofit which advocates for fluoridation, used Medicaid claims … Read more

Here’s how far HELOC costs have fallen since 2024 (and what borrowers should do now)

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HELOC borrowing costs have dropped considerably over the past two years, according to a new report. ImagePixel/Getty Images Around $11 trillion.  That’s how much home equity is considered tappable by homeowners right now, according to a report released earlier this month by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). With nearly $17 trillion in total equity currently, this … Read more

Trump promised lower costs; the Iran conflict now threatens that pledge

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump was already eager for a Federal Reserve rate cut. If there were ever a moment for him to want one even more, it would be Wednesday — but his war with Iran may have blown it, driving up oil prices and reviving the inflation … Read more