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HELOC Rates Slide Toward 6%, Hitting Lowest Level Since 2022

Lower rates now make HELOCs a cheaper way to tap home equity versus credit cards.

Average Credit Card Balance Hits $6,500 as Utilization Surges Past 30%

Buy Now, Pay Later Use Climbs, Exposing Consumers to Budget Strains and Delinquencies

Credit Card Debt Settlement Gains Traction as Rates and Delinquencies Remain High

Key Considerations for Home Equity Loans in 2024