Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Payoff Calculator

What is a HELOC Payoff Calculator?

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) Payoff Calculator is a financial tool that helps borrowers estimate their monthly payments and total interest costs when repaying a HELOC. This calculator can help you understand how long it will take to pay off your HELOC and how much interest you'll pay over the life of the loan.

Formula for HELOC Payoff Calculation

The formula for calculating the monthly payment on a HELOC is:

\[M = \frac{P \times r \times (1 + r)^n}{(1 + r)^n - 1}\]

Where:

• M = Monthly Payment
• P = Principal Loan Amount
• r = Monthly Interest Rate (Annual Rate / 12)
• n = Total Number of Monthly Payments (Repayment Term in Years × 12)

Calculation Steps

1. Calculate the monthly interest rate by dividing the annual rate by 12.
2. Determine the total number of monthly payments by multiplying the repayment term in years by 12.
3. Apply the formula to calculate the monthly payment.
4. Calculate the total interest paid by multiplying the monthly payment by the number of payments and subtracting the original loan amount.

Example

Let's consider a scenario with the following details:

• HELOC Amount: $50,000
• Interest Rate: 5% per year
• Repayment Term: 10 years

Calculation:

1. Monthly interest rate: 5% / 12 = 0.4167%
2. Number of monthly payments: 10 × 12 = 120
3. Monthly payment: $530.33
4. Total interest paid: $13,639.60

In this example, the borrower would pay $530.33 monthly. Over the 10-year term, they would pay a total of $63,639.60, of which $13,639.60 is interest. This calculation helps borrowers understand the true cost of their HELOC and plan for repayment.