HELOC VS. CASH-OUT CALCULATOR

HELOC vs. Cash-Out Calculator

Compare a Texas HELOC with a cash-out refinance using estimated payments, rates, closing costs, hold-period interest, and remaining balances.

HELOC VS. CASH-OUT CALCULATOR

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CURRENT HOME & MORTGAGE

Value, Balance, Rate & Remaining Term

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80% Texas Maximum

TEXAS HOMESTEAD LIMIT

Total secured mortgage debt is modeled at no more than 80% of the home’s estimated fair market value.

The available amount is reduced by the current first mortgage and any costs financed into the new equity transaction.

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EQUITY REQUEST

Choose the Amount of Cash You Need

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HELOC ASSUMPTIONS

Line Amount, Rate & Payment Structure

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CASH-OUT REFINANCE

New Fixed-Rate Loan Assumptions

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TIME HORIZON

Choose the Comparison Period

A HELOC generally keeps the current first mortgage in place and adds a junior lien. A cash-out refinance replaces the current mortgage with a larger new loan. HELOC rates and payments may change over time.

LOWER MODELED HOLD-PERIOD COST

HELOC
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HELOC Preserves Current Rate

Estimated difference in interest, fees, and remaining debt over the selected comparison period.

HELOC Combined Monthly Payment $0
Cash-Out Monthly Payment $0
Estimated Maximum Texas Equity Access$0
Requested Cash Proceeds$0
HELOC Combined LTV0.0%
Cash-Out LTV0.0%
HELOC Initial Payment $0
Cash-Out New Payment $0
HELOC Upfront Costs $0
Cash-Out Cash Due at Closing $0

GOLDEN OAK INSIGHT

The HELOC preserves the current first-mortgage rate.

The better structure depends on the size and timing of the cash need, rate risk, closing costs, and expected holding period.

HOLD-PERIOD MODELED COST

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HELOC lower cost
HELOC Interest & Fees$0
Cash-Out Interest & Fees$0
HELOC Total Debt Remaining$0
Cash-Out Balance Remaining$0

HELOC VS. CASH-OUT

Compare the Two Ways to Access Home Equity

The HELOC analysis keeps the current first mortgage and adds a variable-rate junior lien. The cash-out analysis replaces the current mortgage with a larger fixed-rate loan.

Estimated Home Value $0
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Texas Maximum LTV / CLTV 80%
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Existing Secured Mortgage Debt $0
Estimated Maximum New Equity Financing $0

HELOC

$0/mo

First Mortgage PreservedYes
Initial HELOC Rate0.00%
Modeled Interest & Fees$0
Total Debt After Hold Period$0

CASH-OUT REFINANCE

$0/mo

First Mortgage ReplacedYes
New Fixed Planning Rate0.00%
Modeled Interest & Fees$0
Balance After Hold Period$0

WHAT CHANGED

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Initial Payment Difference$0/mo
Upfront-Cost Difference$0
Hold-Period Cost Difference$0
Comparison Period5 years

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OFFICIAL TEXAS RESOURCE

Texas Home Equity Guidance

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TEXAS CONSTITUTION

Article XVI, Section 50

Review the constitutional provisions governing Texas homestead liens, including the 80% combined-loan-to-value limitation and other home-equity requirements.

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A personalized review can evaluate Texas eligibility, draw needs, lien position, HELOC index and margin, rate caps, repayment terms, cash-out pricing, title requirements, and whether preserving the current first mortgage is valuable.

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This planner provides simplified estimates for educational purposes only and does not constitute a loan offer, approval, rate quote, property valuation, legal advice, tax advice, financial advice, or commitment to lend. For a Texas homestead, the planner models total secured mortgage debt at no more than 80% of estimated fair market value. Actual eligibility, value, lien balances, rates, indexes, margins, caps, payments, draw periods, repayment terms, fees, title requirements, seasoning, and underwriting standards vary. HELOCs commonly use variable rates and payments may change. A cash-out refinance replaces the existing mortgage and may increase the rate paid on the entire first-mortgage balance. Confirm all terms with the lender and review the official disclosures.