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Home Equity Loan Calculator

Calculate fixed monthly payments and lifetime interest on a home equity loan, or estimate your maximum borrowing capacity based on property market value and lender CLTV limits.

Modify the values and click the Calculate button to use

• Module 1: Use the Payment Calculator to determine fixed installments, lifetime interest, and optional financed closing fees.

• Module 2: Use the Maximum Borrowing Capacity tool to calculate how much equity you can pull out without exceeding lender Combined Loan-To-Value (CLTV) ratios.

1. Home Equity Loan Payment Calculator

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Monthly Pay

$1,433.48

Fixed monthly installment over 15 years (180 payments)

Payment Summary

Total of 180 loan payments:$258,026.06
Total interest:$108,026.06

Loan Amount vs. Interest Breakdown

Amortization Schedule

Track how each monthly installment pays off principal and accumulates interest.

Balance & Cumulative Interest Trajectory

YearInterestPrincipalEnding Balance
Year 1$11,804.97$5,396.77$144,603.23
Year 2$11,357.04$5,844.70$138,758.53
Year 3$10,871.93$6,329.81$132,428.72
Year 4$10,346.56$6,855.18$125,573.54
Year 5$9,777.58$7,424.15$118,149.39
Year 6$9,161.38$8,040.36$110,109.03
Year 7$8,494.04$8,707.70$101,401.33
Year 8$7,771.30$9,430.44$91,970.90
Year 9$6,988.58$10,213.16$81,757.74
Year 10$6,140.89$11,060.84$70,696.90
Year 11$5,222.85$11,978.89$58,718.01
Year 12$4,228.61$12,973.13$45,744.88
Year 13$3,151.84$14,049.89$31,694.98
Year 14$1,985.71$15,216.03$16,478.95
Year 15$722.79$16,478.95$0.00

2. The Loan Amount You Can Borrow

Estimate your maximum home equity borrowing capacity based on property market value and lender CLTV limits.

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You may borrow up to:

$230,000.00

Your current loan-to-value ratio: 41.7%
Max Allowable Combined Debt (80%):$480,000.00
Current 1st Mortgage Balance:$250,000.00

Underwriting & Qualification Notes

There are other factors that may affect your final qualified home equity loan amount, such as your credit history. Applicants with a credit score below 630 may not qualify for a home equity loan.

Your other debts might also affect the amount you can qualify for. Lenders typically won't approve a loan for borrowers with a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of 43% or higher.

Equity Insights

What is a Home Equity Loan?

A home equity loan is a fixed-rate second mortgage secured by the accumulated equity in your primary residence. When you take out a home equity loan, you receive a lump sum of cash upfront and repay it in equal monthly installments over a fixed term (typically 5 to 30 years).

Home Equity Loan (Fixed Installment)

  • Fixed interest rate for the entire life of the loan.
  • Fixed, predictable monthly principal & interest payments.
  • Disbursed as a one-time lump sum upfront.
  • Best for major one-time expenses (debt consolidation, home additions).

HELOC (Revolving Line of Credit)

  • Variable interest rate tied to the Prime Rate.
  • Flexible draw period (typically 10 years) where you only pay interest.
  • Borrow and repay as needed like a high-limit credit card.
  • Best for ongoing, unpredictable expenses or phased remodeling.

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