Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio Calculator
The Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio is a crucial metric used by lenders to assess the risk associated with a mortgage loan. It represents the ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of the property, whichever is lower. A lower LTV generally indicates a lower risk for the lender, which can translate into more favorable loan terms for the borrower, such as lower interest rates or reduced private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirements.
Formula: LTV Ratio = (Loan Amount / Property Value) * 100
Understanding your LTV is essential when buying a home, refinancing, or even taking out a home equity loan. It helps you determine how much equity you have in your home and what loan options might be available to you.
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function calculateLTV() {
var loanAmountInput = document.getElementById("loanAmount");
var propertyValueInput = document.getElementById("propertyValue");
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
var loanAmount = parseFloat(loanAmountInput.value);
var propertyValue = parseFloat(propertyValueInput.value);
if (isNaN(loanAmount) || isNaN(propertyValue) || propertyValue <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for both fields.";
return;
}
var ltv = (loanAmount / propertyValue) * 100;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Your LTV Ratio is: " + ltv.toFixed(2) + "%";
}