Home Equity Loan Calculator

Calculate monthly payments and total cost for a fixed-rate home equity loan. See how much equity you can access.

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Monthly Payment
$594
Fixed rate · 10-year term · 7.50% APR
Available Equity (80%)
$70,000
Max Loan (90% CLTV)
$110,000
Total Interest
$21,221
Total Cost
$71,221
Combined LTV
75.0%
Equity Remaining
$100,000

How to Use This Home Equity Loan Calculator

Enter your Home Value and Mortgage Balance to see how much equity you have available. Enter the Loan Amount Needed — the calculator will warn you if it exceeds the typical 90% combined LTV limit. Choose your Interest Rate and Loan Term to see your fixed monthly payment and full cost breakdown.

Understanding Available Equity

The calculator shows two figures: equity at 80% CLTV (the most commonly approved limit for the best rates) and the absolute maximum at 90% CLTV. Borrowing above 80% typically requires a higher rate or lender approval with strong credit.

Home Equity Loan Formula

Monthly Payment = P × [r(1+r)^n] / [(1+r)^n - 1]

Where:
P = Loan Amount
r = Monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12)
n = Term in months (years × 12)

Available Equity (80% CLTV) = (Home Value × 0.80) − Mortgage Balance
Max Loan (90% CLTV) = (Home Value × 0.90) − Mortgage Balance

Example: $400,000 home, $250,000 mortgage, $50,000 loan at 7.5% for 10 years. Monthly payment = $50,000 × [0.00625 × (1.00625)^120] / [(1.00625)^120 − 1] = $594/month. Total interest paid = $594 × 120 − $50,000 = $21,280.

Example: Debt Consolidation with a Home Equity Loan

Mark's Debt Consolidation Strategy

Mark has $45,000 in high-interest credit card debt at 22% APR. His home is worth $380,000 with a $210,000 mortgage balance.

Available Equity (80% CLTV)$94,000
Home Equity Loan Amount$45,000
Home Equity Loan Rate7.5% fixed
Term10 years
Monthly Payment$534/month
Credit Card Monthly (min)$1,350/month
Monthly Cash Flow Saved$816/month
Total Interest (home equity)$19,080
Total Interest (credit cards)~$48,000+

By consolidating, Mark saves approximately $29,000 in interest and frees up $816/month. The risk: his debt is now secured by his home. If he runs up credit cards again, he'll be in a worse position.

Frequently Asked Questions

A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum second mortgage. You receive all the money upfront and repay it in equal monthly installments over a set term (5–30 years). Your home serves as collateral, which is why rates are lower than credit cards or personal loans.
Most lenders require 15–20% equity remaining after the loan. In practice: your combined LTV (primary mortgage + home equity loan) cannot exceed 80–90% of home value. With a $400,000 home and $300,000 mortgage (75% LTV), you have limited additional borrowing capacity.
Choose a home equity loan when you need a specific amount for a defined purpose and want predictable fixed payments (renovations, debt payoff). Choose a HELOC when you need flexibility — drawing funds as needed over time — and can manage variable-rate risk (ongoing renovation projects, emergency reserves).
Home equity loan rates are typically 1–3% above first mortgage rates. With 740+ credit and 20%+ equity, expect rates in the 7–9% range currently. Shorter terms (5–10 years) may get slightly better rates than longer terms.
Legally, yes. Common uses: home renovations, debt consolidation, education, medical bills, major purchases. However, using your home as collateral carries risk — if you can't make payments, you could face foreclosure. Reserve this option for significant needs with a clear repayment plan.

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