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Home Equity Loan Calculator Monthly Payment, Total Interest, and CLTV Check

Calculate your fixed monthly payment, total interest paid over the loan term, all-in cost, and combined loan-to-value ratio after borrowing. See whether you clear the typical 85% CLTV lender limit.

Quick answer: A home equity loan provides a fixed lump sum secured by your home. Compare APR, term, fees, monthly payment, total interest, and combined loan-to-value before borrowing.

Monthly Payment
$387Fixed payment for the full term
Monthly Payment
$387Fixed payment for the full term
Available Equity (85% CLTV)
$82,500Maximum borrowable at 85% combined LTV
Total Payments Over Term
$69,641
Total Interest Paid
$29,641True cost of borrowing
CLTV After Loan
75.56%Most lenders cap at 85%
Amount Above Illustrative 85% CLTV Limit
$0A planning flag, not a lender decision
Diagnostic

This loan costs about $29,641 in total interest over 15 years, leaving you at 75.56% CLTV.

What to do next

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Your action plan
  1. 1

    Calculate the baseline result with your current numbers

    Estimate fixed home-equity-loan payments, interest, CLTV, and an illustrative amount-over-limit flag.

  2. 2

    Compare the result against current market-rate options

    Assumptions change the answer, especially when rates, taxes, or timing matter.

  3. 3

    Save the result to Money Map or use the linked next action

    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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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

What is the difference between a home equity loan and a HELOC?
A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan with a set payment over a fixed term. A HELOC is a revolving line of credit with a variable rate, a draw period (often 10 years of interest-only payments), and a repayment period. The home equity loan is more predictable; the HELOC is more flexible but carries rate-change risk.
What CLTV do lenders typically require?
Most lenders cap combined loan-to-value (first mortgage + home equity loan) at 80-90%, with 85% being common. Going above 85% CLTV often requires a higher rate or is simply not available. This calculator flags when your proposed loan exceeds that threshold.
Is home equity loan interest still tax-deductible?
Interest is deductible if the loan is used to buy, build, or substantially improve the home that secures the loan (IRS Publication 936). It is not deductible if used for personal expenses such as paying credit card debt. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Is the Home Equity Loan Calculator — Monthly Payment, Total Interest, and CLTV Check 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 Loan Calculator — Monthly Payment, Total Interest, and CLTV Check 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 see current home equity loan rates, or run Money Map to compare this home & mortgage decision with your other opportunities.
How does SwitchWize choose related offers?
Related offers are matched by the calculator surface (heloc) and ranked using SwitchWize data such as rate, fees, trust signals, product fit, and switching friction. Paid relationships do not change organic ranking order.
How fresh are the rates and offers shown?
Rate and offer data is reviewed on a recurring cadence and every offer module shows review context or links to the methodology and disclosure pages.
Where can I see the ranking methodology?
The SwitchWize methodology page explains how rate freshness, editorial review, affiliate disclosure, and category ranking factors work.
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

A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, fully amortizing loan secured by your home. Unlike a HELOC, your payment does not change and there is no draw period — you borrow once and pay it down over the term. The total interest cost over 10-30 years is the number most people underestimate, and the CLTV determines whether most lenders will approve you in the first place.

How to Use It

  1. 1Enter your current home value and remaining mortgage balance
  2. 2Enter the loan amount you want to borrow
  3. 3Set the APR and loan term
  4. 4See your monthly payment, total interest, and CLTV — and compare to the HELOC alternative
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