Cash-Out Refinance Calculator
Tap your home equity through a cash-out refinance — and see exactly how it affects your payment, break-even, and total interest cost.
About this tool
A cash-out refinance lets you borrow against home equity by refinancing for more than you owe. The new loan covers your existing balance plus the cash you take. This calculator shows the payment impact and break-even timeline.
How to use it
Quick steps to get the most out of this utility.
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Enter current mortgage
Existing balance, interest rate, and years remaining.
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Set cash-out amount
How much equity you want to extract. Check home value vs 80% LTV cap.
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Enter new loan terms
Rate, term, and closing costs for the cash-out refi offer.
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Review the true cost
Monthly payment increase, new break-even, and net savings at your horizon.
Cash-Out Refi vs Rate-and-Term Refi: Key Differences
A rate-and-term refinance replaces your existing loan at a new rate without changing the principal (much). A cash-out refinance replaces your loan AND increases the principal by the equity you extract. Because you owe more, the break-even timeline extends significantly. A rate-and-term refi might break even at 23 months; the same deal with $50,000 cash out might push break-even to 40+ months.
Frequently asked questions
How much equity can I cash out?+
Most conventional lenders cap combined LTV at 80% of home value. On a $500,000 home, that is $400,000 maximum loan. If you owe $250,000, you can cash out up to $150,000.
Is a cash-out refi better than a HELOC?+
A cash-out refi gives you one fixed loan at potentially a lower rate. A HELOC is a revolving line at a variable rate. Cash-out refi is better for a single large expense; HELOC is better for ongoing draws. Compare them using our HELOC Calculator.
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