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HELOC Calculator โ€” Home Equity Borrowing Power

Calculate how much you can borrow with a HELOC. Based on home value, mortgage balance, and lender CLTV limits.

Concept Fundamentals
$125,000
Max Borrow
$200,000
Equity
$938/mo
Interest-Only
85%
CLTV

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Key figures and definitions for this model: โ€ข Max Borrow: $125,000 โ€ข Equity: $200,000 โ€ข Interest-Only: $938/mo โ€ข CLTV: 85%

Key figures
$125,000
Max Borrow
Key figure
$200,000
Equity
Key figure
$938/mo
Interest-Only
Key figure
85%
CLTV
Key figure

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Why: HELOC uses home equity. Lenders cap combined LTV at 80โ€“85%. Variable rate, draw as needed.

How: Equity = Home Value โˆ’ Mortgage. Max Borrow = (Home ร— Max CLTV%) โˆ’ Mortgage. Interest = Balance ร— Rate รท 12.

Sources:CFPB โ€” HELOCs

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HELOC Calculator

Home equity line of credit โ€ข Borrowing power โ€ข LTV

Sample Scenarios

Home Information

Current market value
$
Amount owed
$
Typically 80-85%
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Variable rate
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$ analyze --heloc
Current Equity
$200,000
Max HELOC
$125,000
Combined LTV
85.0%
Est. Payment
$938
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Max HELOC
$125,000
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Calculation Breakdown

Home Information

Home Value$500,000
Mortgage Balance$300,000
Current Equity$200,000
Current LTV60.0%

HELOC Eligibility

Max CLTV85%
Max Total Debt$425,000
Max HELOC Amount$125,000
Combined LTV85.0%

Payment Estimate

Interest Rate9%
Interest-Only (Full Draw)$938/month

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1. Key Takeaways

  • โ€ข Need 15-20% equity minimum after HELOC
  • โ€ข CLTV typically 80-85%
  • โ€ข Variable rates - payments can change
  • โ€ข Best for home improvements

2. What is a HELOC?

Borrow against home equity up to a limit. Like a credit card - borrow what you need, pay interest only on what you use.

Advantages

  • โ€ข Flexible borrowing
  • โ€ข Interest only on used
  • โ€ข Lower than credit cards

Risks

  • โ€ข Variable rate
  • โ€ข Home is collateral
  • โ€ข Payment can increase

3. How It Works

Max HELOC = (Home Value ร— Max CLTV%) - Mortgage Balance.

4. HELOC vs Home Equity Loan

HELOC

  • โ€ข Variable rate
  • โ€ข Borrow as needed
  • โ€ข Revolving

Home Equity Loan

  • โ€ข Fixed rate
  • โ€ข Lump sum
  • โ€ข Predictable

5. CLTV Reference

CLTVTypical Use
80%Conservative
85%Most common
90%Some lenders

6. FAQ

What is CLTV? Combined loan-to-value: mortgage + HELOC vs home value.
Variable rate? Tied to prime rate. Payment can change.
Best use? Home improvements, not discretionary spending.

7. Quick Stats

80-85%

typical max CLTV

10 yr

typical draw

Prime+

rate structure

Tax

may deduct interest

8. Sources

CFPB HELOC resources; consumer finance guides.

9. Disclaimer

Estimates only. Contact lenders for actual terms and qualification.

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify with a qualified professional.

๐Ÿ’ก Money Facts

80-85%

Typical CLTV cap

โ€” Lenders

Variable

Rate type

โ€” HELOC

10yr

Draw period often

โ€” Common

Prime+

Rate index

โ€” Typical

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