The median home price in New Hampshire is $470,000. Homeowners who bought more than five years ago at pre-appreciation prices likely have substantial equity available. HELOC rates are variable and currently estimated at 9.00% in New Hampshire, based on the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 7% plus a typical 2% HELOC spread.
Property taxes in New Hampshire average 2.18% — significantly above the national average. This affects your total housing cost calculations when lenders evaluate your debt-to-income ratio for HELOC approval.
New Hampshire has no state income tax, simplifying the tax picture for HELOC interest deductions.