HELOC & Home Equity Loan Calculator
How much you can borrow against your home, and what draw and repayment periods cost.
How this number is built
Doing it by hand
Step 1
Get a realistic home value; lenders order their own appraisal and it may come in lower.
Step 2
Confirm the lender's maximum combined loan-to-value, which varies widely.
Step 3
Model the payment after the draw period ends, not just the interest-only figure.
Step 4
Stress test a rate rise, because most home equity lines carry variable rates.
What people ask next
HELOC or home equity loan?
A line is revolving and usually variable; a loan is a fixed lump sum at a fixed rate. Use the line for uncertain amounts and the loan for a known cost.
What happens if I cannot repay?
The debt is secured by your home, which means foreclosure is the ultimate remedy. That is why the rate is lower than unsecured credit.
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