Home Equity on a $600,000 Home

Equity projections, HELOC borrowing power & loan comparison

Equity at Different Stages

StageMortgage BalanceEquityEquity %HELOC (80% LTV)HELOC (85% LTV)
Just Purchased (5% down)$570,000$30,0005.0%$0$0
5 Years In$492,000$108,00018.0%$0$18,000
10 Years In$390,000$210,00035.0%$90,000$120,000
20 Years In$210,000$390,00065.0%$270,000$300,000

10-Year Equity Growth Projection

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

PeriodHome ValueMortgage BalanceEquityEquity %LTV
Year 0$600,000$492,000$108,00018.0%82.0%
Year 1$618,000$482,665$135,33521.9%78.1%
Year 2$636,540$472,705$163,83525.7%74.3%
Year 3$655,636$462,078$193,55829.5%70.5%
Year 4$675,305$450,739$224,56633.3%66.7%
Year 5$695,564$438,641$256,92336.9%63.1%
Year 6$716,431$425,733$290,69940.6%59.4%
Year 7$737,924$411,960$325,96444.2%55.8%
Year 8$760,062$397,265$362,79747.7%52.3%
Year 9$782,864$381,585$401,27951.3%48.7%
Year 10$806,350$364,856$441,49454.8%45.2%

Borrowing Options for a $600,000 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)$18,000
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 $600,000 Homes

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