Aisha K.
Mar 12, 2026
Clean layout and the results update instantly. Exactly what I needed for a quick planning check.
Loans & Debt Management
Home Equity Loan Calculator
Interactive workspace
Home equity loan studio
See available equity under your LTV cap, payment, and interest — then export a summary.
Available equity
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Loan used
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Monthly payment
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Total interest
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Inputs
500002000000
01500000
5090
5000500000
120
24360
Equity usage
Using 50% of available equity under a 80% combined LTV cap.
HEL remaining balance
120 months · $40,000.00 → $0.00
High $40,000.00
Low $0.00
Amortization preview
Showing key months from your schedule (client-side only).
| Mo | Payment | Interest | Principal | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $489.55 | $273.33 | $216.21 | $39,783.79 |
| 2 | $489.55 | $271.86 | $217.69 | $39,566.09 |
| 3 | $489.55 | $270.37 | $219.18 | $39,346.91 |
| 4 | $489.55 | $268.87 | $220.68 | $39,126.24 |
| 5 | $489.55 | $267.36 | $222.19 | $38,904.05 |
| 6 | $489.55 | $265.84 | $223.70 | $38,680.35 |
| 7 | $489.55 | $264.32 | $225.23 | $38,455.12 |
| 8 | $489.55 | $262.78 | $226.77 | $38,228.34 |
| 9 | $489.55 | $261.23 | $228.32 | $38,000.02 |
| 10 | $489.55 | $259.67 | $229.88 | $37,770.14 |
| 11 | $489.55 | $258.10 | $231.45 | $37,538.69 |
| 12 | $489.55 | $256.51 | $233.03 | $37,305.66 |
| 109 | $489.55 | $38.42 | $451.13 | $5,170.63 |
| 110 | $489.55 | $35.33 | $454.22 | $4,716.41 |
| 111 | $489.55 | $32.23 | $457.32 | $4,259.09 |
| 112 | $489.55 | $29.10 | $460.44 | $3,798.65 |
| 113 | $489.55 | $25.96 | $463.59 | $3,335.06 |
| 114 | $489.55 | $22.79 | $466.76 | $2,868.30 |
| 115 | $489.55 | $19.60 | $469.95 | $2,398.35 |
| 116 | $489.55 | $16.39 | $473.16 | $1,925.19 |
| 117 | $489.55 | $13.16 | $476.39 | $1,448.80 |
| 118 | $489.55 | $9.90 | $479.65 | $969.15 |
| 119 | $489.55 | $6.62 | $482.93 | $486.23 |
| 120 | $489.55 | $3.32 | $486.23 | $0.00 |
Smart analysis
Recommendations
Tailored to your live inputs and result—guidance only, not professional advice.
- Home at risk
Equity loans are secured by your house
Only borrow what you can repay comfortably. Stress-test the payment against your budget before closing.
Plain-English guide
Terms & how it works
Confused by a field? Read the short definitions here while you use the tool.
Home Value
What your home is worth today — used to estimate equity.
Mortgage Balance
What you still owe on the primary mortgage.
Max Combined LTV (%)
Loan-to-value cap (e.g. 80%). Lenders usually won’t let total loans exceed this share of home value.
Desired Loan Amount
How much you want to borrow against your equity.
Interest Rate (%)
APR — the yearly interest rate. We convert it to a monthly rate (APR ÷ 12) inside the math.
Loan Term (months)
How many months the loan is scheduled to run. Longer terms usually mean smaller payments but more total interest.
- M
Monthly payment
Fixed installment covering interest and principal.
- P
Principal
Amount borrowed or remaining balance.
- r
Monthly rate
Annual APR ÷ 12 ÷ 100.
- n
Term (months)
Number of scheduled payments.
See how loan term (months) changes home equity loan
A home equity loan lets you borrow against the value of your home with a fixed rate and payment. This tool estimates available equity and the monthly payment for your desired loan amount.
When to use this Home Equity Loan
Common use cases
- Adjust loan term (months) and watch home equity loan update
- Compare two home equity loan scenarios before you commit
- Cross-check a quote or spreadsheet with the same inputs
Localized examples
- Loans & Debt Management examples for home equity loan
- US and Canada home equity loan scenarios
What you get
- Home Value ($), Mortgage Balance ($), Max Combined LTV (%)
- See how loan term (months) changes home equity loan
- Planning estimate for home equity loan — verify against the formula
How to Calculate Home Equity Loan
- 1Enter your estimated home value and current mortgage balance.
- 2Set the maximum combined loan-to-value (CLTV) your lender allows.
- 3Choose the equity loan amount you want to borrow.
- 4Input rate and term, then review payment and available equity.
Governing formula
M = P · r(1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n − 1)
Home equity loan payment using standard amortization.
Inputs: Home Value ($) = 450,000; Mortgage Balance ($) = 280,000; Max Combined LTV (%) = 80.
Variable definitions
- M
Monthly payment
Fixed installment covering interest and principal.
- P
Principal
Amount borrowed or remaining balance.
- r
Monthly rate
Annual APR ÷ 12 ÷ 100.
- n
Term (months)
Number of scheduled payments.
- Extra payments reduce n and total interest when the tool supports them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lenders typically cap combined LTV around 80–85%, though limits vary by credit, property, and market.
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Daniel R.
Feb 28, 2026
Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.
Priya S.
Feb 3, 2026
The FAQ section answered my questions before I even had to search. Smooth dark mode too.
Marcus L.
Jan 19, 2026
Simple inputs, clear outputs. This replaced three bookmarks I used to juggle.
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