Home Equity on a $1,000,000 Home

Equity projections, HELOC borrowing power & loan comparison

Equity at Different Stages

StageMortgage BalanceEquityEquity %HELOC (80% LTV)HELOC (85% LTV)
Just Purchased (5% down)$950,000$50,0005.0%$0$0
5 Years In$820,000$180,00018.0%$0$30,000
10 Years In$650,000$350,00035.0%$150,000$200,000
20 Years In$350,000$650,00065.0%$450,000$500,000

10-Year Equity Growth Projection

Starting from 5-year ownership scenario, assuming 3% annual home appreciation

PeriodHome ValueMortgage BalanceEquityEquity %LTV
Year 0$1,000,000$820,000$180,00018.0%82.0%
Year 1$1,030,000$804,442$225,55821.9%78.1%
Year 2$1,060,900$787,842$273,05825.7%74.3%
Year 3$1,092,727$770,130$322,59729.5%70.5%
Year 4$1,125,509$751,232$374,27733.3%66.7%
Year 5$1,159,274$731,069$428,20536.9%63.1%
Year 6$1,194,052$709,555$484,49840.6%59.4%
Year 7$1,229,874$686,600$543,27444.2%55.8%
Year 8$1,266,770$662,108$604,66247.7%52.3%
Year 9$1,304,773$635,975$668,79851.3%48.7%
Year 10$1,343,916$608,093$735,82454.8%45.2%

Borrowing Options for a $1,000,000 Home

Home Equity Loan

TypeFixed-rate lump sum
Typical Rate7.5-9.5%
Max Borrow (80% LTV)$0
Best ForLarge one-time expenses
Term5-30 years

HELOC

TypeVariable-rate credit line
Typical Rate7.0-9.0%
Max Borrow (85% LTV)$30,000
Best ForOngoing expenses, flexibility
Draw Period5-10 years

Cash-Out Refinance

TypeNew mortgage, cash difference
Typical Rate6.5-7.5%
Max Cash Out$0
Best ForLower rate + cash needs
Term15-30 years

Key Takeaways for $1,000,000 Homes

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