Home Equity on a $400,000 Home

Equity projections, HELOC borrowing power & loan comparison

Equity at Different Stages

StageMortgage BalanceEquityEquity %HELOC (80% LTV)HELOC (85% LTV)
Just Purchased (5% down)$380,000$20,0005.0%$0$0
5 Years In$328,000$72,00018.0%$0$12,000
10 Years In$260,000$140,00035.0%$60,000$80,000
20 Years In$140,000$260,00065.0%$180,000$200,000

10-Year Equity Growth Projection

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

PeriodHome ValueMortgage BalanceEquityEquity %LTV
Year 0$400,000$328,000$72,00018.0%82.0%
Year 1$412,000$321,777$90,22321.9%78.1%
Year 2$424,360$315,137$109,22325.7%74.3%
Year 3$437,091$308,052$129,03929.5%70.5%
Year 4$450,204$300,493$149,71133.3%66.7%
Year 5$463,710$292,427$171,28236.9%63.1%
Year 6$477,621$283,822$193,79940.6%59.4%
Year 7$491,950$274,640$217,31044.2%55.8%
Year 8$506,708$264,843$241,86547.7%52.3%
Year 9$521,909$254,390$267,51951.3%48.7%
Year 10$537,567$243,237$294,32954.8%45.2%

Borrowing Options for a $400,000 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)$12,000
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 $400,000 Homes

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