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Home Equity Calculator (2026)

Calculate your home equity, loan-to-value ratio (LTV), and how much you could borrow with a HELOC or cash-out refinance.

Your Home Equity

$150,000

37.5% of home value

$400,000

Home Value

62.5%

Loan-to-Value (LTV)

$70,000

Max HELOC (80% LTV)

$70,000

Max Cash-Out Refi

You have 38% equity in your home. At 63% LTV you may qualify for a HELOC of up to $70,000.

Analysis & insights

Your equity is $150,000, based on the inputs above. Loan and credit decisions compound over years. Small rate or term changes have outsized lifetime impact.

Calculation summary

Result derived from 3 inputs. Adjust any one to test sensitivity.

Risk & benchmark gauge

Current band

Low

Equity: $150,000

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Industry benchmarks

  • Equity$150,000
  • Ltv62.5
  • Max H E L O C$70,000

Key insights

Time + rate compound

In long-horizon money math, small changes in rate or time produce outsized changes in the final number. Try ±1% on the rate to see sensitivity.

Sensitivity testing

Adjust each input by ±10% to find the most impactful variable — that's the one to focus your real-world decisions on.

Recommended actions(4)

Test the realistic range of each input

High priority

Try the lowest and highest realistic value for each input. The spread of results is the range you should actually plan for — point estimates lie.

Impact: Reveals which inputs matter most and where uncertainty hides.

Compare against published benchmarks

Medium priority

Whatever you're calculating, there's likely an industry benchmark for it. Google "[topic] average" or "[topic] median" to sanity-check the result.

Save or download a copy

Medium priority

For calculators that offer it, use "Download report (PDF)" to keep a snapshot. Otherwise screenshot the inputs + result before navigating away.

This tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or investment advice. Consult a qualified financial professional for advice specific to your situation.