Home Equity Calculator — Know Your Equity and LTV

Calculate your current home equity, loan-to-value ratio, and whether you qualify to remove PMI or access a HELOC.

Quick answer: Home equity is home value minus mortgage and lien balances. Lenders often cap borrowing by combined loan-to-value, so usable equity is usually less than total equity.

Your Home Equity

$130,000

Your Home Equity

$130,000

Equity Percentage

28.89%

Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)

71.11%

Appreciation Since Purchase

$50,000

Diagnostic

You have $130,000 in equity — 28.89% of your home value.

Your LTV is 71.11%. Below 80.00% may qualify you for PMI removal or a HELOC.

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What to do next

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Your action plan

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Calculate your current home equity, loan-to-value ratio, and whether you qualify to remove PMI.
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Turn the result into a prioritized action instead of treating it as a one-off number.

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This is an educational estimate, not tax, legal, investment, or lending advice. Tax rules, rates, and eligibility change and depend on your full situation. Confirm with a qualified professional or the provider before acting.

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HELOC vs Home Equity Loan vs Cash-Out Refi: Which Home Equity Strategy Wins?HELOC: variable rate, flexible draw. Home equity loan: fixed rate, lump sum. Cash-out refi: replaces your mortgage with a larger one. Here's how to choose the right home equity strategy in 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

At what LTV can I remove PMI?

You can request PMI removal when your LTV reaches 80% (20% equity). Lenders must automatically cancel PMI at 78% LTV under the Homeowners Protection Act. You may need a new appraisal to prove your current value — in an appreciating market, this can happen much faster than expected.

How do I access my home equity?

Three options: cash-out refinance (new mortgage, larger balance), HELOC (revolving credit line), or home equity loan (fixed lump sum). In a high-rate environment, a HELOC or home equity loan on top of your existing mortgage often makes more sense than refinancing your entire low-rate mortgage.

Is the Home Equity Calculator — Know Your Equity and LTV free to use?

Yes. SwitchWize calculators are free, and you do not need an account to run scenarios or view the result.

Does using the Home Equity Calculator — Know Your Equity and LTV affect my credit score?

No. Using a calculator does not trigger a credit check. A credit impact can occur only if you apply directly with a lender, card issuer, or provider.

Are the results personalized financial advice?

No. Calculator outputs are educational estimates based on the inputs you enter. Review assumptions and confirm terms directly with providers before making a financial decision.

What should I do after seeing the result?

Use the recommendation module on this page to explore heloc and equity options, or run Money Map to compare this home & mortgage decision with your other opportunities.

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Can Money Map use this result?

Yes. Money Map is the broader diagnostic path: it compares savings, mortgage, cards, and debt so you can see whether this calculator result is your highest-impact next move.

Why This Matters

Home equity is often a household's largest asset — and most people check it infrequently. Knowing your LTV tells you if you can drop PMI (saving $100–$300/month), qualify for a HELOC, or have enough equity to refinance.