Home Equity Loan Monthly Payment Calculator
Safely execute a second mortgage without risking your primary residence's ultra-low interest rate.
Input your parameters to generate the Home Equity Loan Estimator results.
How to Use This Calculator
Get accurate results in seconds by following these simple steps.
Enter Home Details
Input your property value, existing mortgage balance, and desired loan amount.
Set Rate & Term
Enter the second mortgage interest rate and repayment period.
Review Total Payment
See the new second mortgage payment and your combined total monthly housing cost.
Why Use This Tool?
Keep Your Low Rate
A second mortgage lets you access equity without disturbing your primary low-rate mortgage.
Fixed Payments
Unlike HELOCs, home equity loans provide a predictable fixed payment schedule.
LTV Awareness
See your combined loan-to-value ratio and whether you exceed lender maximums.
The Mechanics of a Closed-End Second Mortgage
A Home Equity Loan (often called a 'Second Mortgage') allows you to tap into your home's equity without refinancing your existing primary mortgage. This is incredibly valuable if you currently hold a 3% fixed rate on your first mortgage and want to extract cash for renovations or debt consolidation.
Unlike a HELOC which acts like a variable-rate credit card, a Home Equity Loan provides a single lump-sum payout with a fixed interest rate and a strictly amortized repayment schedule.
This calculator determines exactly what your new, secondary monthly payment will be. Additionally, it calculates your Combined Loan-to-Value (CLTV). Lenders typically require your CLTV to remain below 85% to qualify for an equity loan.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Cash-Out Refinance replaces your entire original mortgage with a brand new, larger loan at today's interest rates. A Home Equity Loan leaves your original mortgage completely untouched, placing a smaller, secondary lien on the property.
Yes. Home Equity Loans generally carry interest rates 1% to 2% higher than primary mortgages because the lender is in 'second position'. If you default and face foreclosure, the primary mortgage lender gets paid first, making the equity loan inherently riskier for the bank.
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