The median home price in Texas is $340,000. 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 8.90% in Texas, based on the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 6.9% plus a typical 2% HELOC spread.
Property taxes in Texas average 1.8% — significantly above the national average. This affects your total housing cost calculations when lenders evaluate your debt-to-income ratio for HELOC approval.
Texas has no state income tax, simplifying the tax picture for HELOC interest deductions.