π‘ Home Equity Loan Calculator
Estimate your maximum loan amount | Monthly payments | Compare HELOC, Cash-out Refinance & Second Mortgage — smart debt consolidation & home improvement planning.
π How to use
- Enter home value — current market estimate.
- Outstanding mortgage balance (your remaining loan).
- Adjust Max LTV ratio (typical 80% for home equity loans, up to 85% for HELOC).
- Pick loan term (5–30 years) and interest rate based on today's home equity loan rates.
- See instantly: max loan, monthly payment, total interest & usable equity.
- Use this to compare cash-out refinance vs HELOC scenarios.
π¦ About Home Equity Loans
A home equity loan (second mortgage) lets you borrow against the equity you've built. Equity = home value minus mortgage debt. Lenders allow typical 80% CLTV (combined loan-to-value). Funds can be used for home improvements, medical bills, education, or consolidating high-interest debt. Unlike HELOC which offers revolving credit, home equity loans give a lump sum with fixed monthly payments. Cash-out refinance replaces your primary mortgage with a larger loan — compare both strategies. Interest may be tax-deductible if used for home improvements (consult tax pro).
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