2025 Sees Record Home Equity Withdrawals Amid Falling Interest Rates
U.S. homeowners tapped $205 billion in home equity during 2025, the highest annual volume in three years, according to Intercontinental Exchange data. Declining borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) fueled the surge as property values continued their upward trajectory.
The funds are predominantly allocated toward home renovations and debt consolidation—a trend that bolsters consumer spending but raises concerns about increased foreclosure risks during economic downturns. "The recent rise in equity-withdrawal activity is primarily the result of lower borrowing costs," noted ICE's Andy Walden.