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HELOC Credit Limit Calculator

Determine your maximum available line of credit based on your home equity.

Estimated HELOC Limit

$0.00

function calculateHELOC() { var marketValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById('marketValue').value); var mortgageBalance = parseFloat(document.getElementById('mortgageBalance').value); var cltvLimit = parseFloat(document.getElementById('cltvLimit').value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById('helocResult'); var creditAmountDisplay = document.getElementById('creditAmount'); var equitySummary = document.getElementById('equitySummary'); if (isNaN(marketValue) || isNaN(mortgageBalance) || isNaN(cltvLimit)) { alert('Please enter valid numerical values for all fields.'); return; } // Formula: (Market Value * CLTV Percentage) – Current Mortgage var totalAvailableEquity = marketValue * (cltvLimit / 100); var helocLimit = totalAvailableEquity – mortgageBalance; resultDiv.style.display = 'block'; if (helocLimit <= 0) { creditAmountDisplay.innerText = '$0.00'; creditAmountDisplay.style.color = '#c53030'; equitySummary.innerText = 'Based on the provided details, your current mortgage balance exceeds the lender\'s combined loan-to-value limit. You may not currently qualify for a credit line.'; } else { creditAmountDisplay.innerText = '$' + helocLimit.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); creditAmountDisplay.style.color = '#2f855a'; equitySummary.innerText = 'At a ' + cltvLimit + '% Combined Loan-to-Value (CLTV) limit, you could potentially access up to $' + helocLimit.toLocaleString() + ' in revolving credit while maintaining your current mortgage.'; } }

Understanding Your HELOC Credit Capacity

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a flexible financial tool that allows homeowners to borrow against the value of their property. Unlike a standard home equity loan, which provides a lump sum, a HELOC functions more like a credit card where you only borrow what you need and pay interest only on the amount drawn.

How This HELOC Calculator Works

This free tool uses three primary data points to estimate your borrowing power:

  • Market Value: The current appraised price of your home in the local real estate market.
  • Mortgage Balance: The total amount remaining on your existing first mortgage and any other liens.
  • CLTV (Combined Loan-to-Value): The maximum percentage of your home's value that lenders are willing to lend against. Most lenders set this between 80% and 90%.

Realistic HELOC Example

Suppose you own a home valued at $400,000. You still owe $250,000 on your primary mortgage. If your lender allows for an 85% CLTV, the math works as follows:

  1. Calculate max total debt: $400,000 x 0.85 = $340,000
  2. Subtract existing debt: $340,000 – $250,000 = $90,000
  3. Available HELOC Limit: $90,000

Key Factors Affecting Your Approval

While this calculator provides a mathematical estimate based on equity, lenders also evaluate the following criteria:

  • Credit Score: Higher scores typically unlock higher CLTV limits and better variable interest rates.
  • Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio: Lenders want to ensure your monthly income can support the potential new payments.
  • Appraisal Accuracy: An official bank appraisal may differ from your estimated market value, which can change the final credit limit.

Note: This calculator provides an estimate for informational purposes only. Actual credit limits are determined by individual lending institutions during the formal application process.

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