House Equity Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the current equity you have in your home. Home equity is the portion of your property that you truly own, free and clear of any loans or liens.

Current Home Market Value ($):

Outstanding Mortgage Balance ($):

Total Other Liens/Debts ($): e.g., HELOCs, second mortgages

Understanding Your Home Equity

Home equity represents the portion of your home that you own outright. It's calculated by subtracting the total amount you owe on your mortgage and any other liens (like a Home Equity Line of Credit or second mortgage) from your home's current market value. As you pay down your mortgage and as your home's value appreciates, your equity grows.

Why is Home Equity Important?

Financial Leverage: High equity can allow you to borrow against your home (e.g., through a HELOC or cash-out refinance) for major expenses like home renovations, education, or debt consolidation.
Selling Your Home: When you sell your home, your equity is the profit you receive after paying off your outstanding mortgage and closing costs.
Financial Security: Significant home equity provides a financial cushion and can be a major component of your overall net worth.
Avoiding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): Once you reach 20% equity in your home, you can often request to cancel PMI, saving you money on your monthly mortgage payments.

How to Increase Your Home Equity

There are several ways to build equity in your home:

Make Extra Mortgage Payments: Paying more than your minimum monthly payment directly reduces your principal balance, accelerating equity growth.
Home Value Appreciation: Market conditions can naturally increase your home's value over time.
Home Improvements: Strategic renovations and upgrades can boost your home's market value.
Refinancing: A cash-out refinance can convert equity into cash, but it also increases your mortgage balance. A rate-and-term refinance might lower your payments, allowing you to pay down principal faster.
Paying Down Other Liens: Reducing balances on HELOCs or second mortgages directly increases your net equity.

Example Calculation:

Let's say your home is currently valued at $500,000. You still owe $250,000 on your primary mortgage and have a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) with a balance of $20,000.

Your Home Equity = Current Home Value – Outstanding Mortgage Balance – Total Other Liens/Debts

Your Home Equity = $500,000 – $250,000 – $20,000 = $230,000

Your Equity Percentage = ($230,000 / $500,000) * 100 = 46%

This means you own 46% of your home outright, and the remaining 54% is financed through your mortgage and HELOC.

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Your Home Equity Details:

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