FinanceDefault example result: 69.89%

Loan-to-Value Calculator

Check how much of the home's value is still financed. LTV is one of the quickest ways to judge equity, refinance readiness, and whether PMI removal might be close.

Published: March 31, 2026
Last updated: March 30, 2026

Calculator

Loan-to-Value Calculator

Use a realistic estimate of what the home could sell for today.

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Add every lien secured by the home so the LTV includes the full mortgage picture.

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Total loan balance: $318,000.00

Example values are loaded.

Result

Your result

The combined loan-to-value ratio is about 69.89%, leaving roughly $137,000.00 in home equity.

LTV ratio

69.89%

Home equity

$137,000.00

Paydown to 80% LTV

$0.00

Balance snapshot

Home value$455,000.00
Total loan balance$318,000.00
First mortgage$318,000.00
Second lien$0.00

Next steps

Compare before you move on

Most people use one calculator to answer the first question and a related tool to pressure-test the decision.

What this calculator shows

LTV tells you how much you owe relative to what the home is worth now. That single ratio often shapes refinance options, rate pricing, and private mortgage insurance decisions.

This calculator is most useful when home values have moved or you have paid down the balance enough to revisit an old mortgage decision.

How to use it

  1. 1. Enter the current market value of the home.
  2. 2. Add the outstanding balance on every mortgage, HELOC, or other lien secured by the home.
  3. 3. Review the combined LTV ratio and the amount needed to reach 80% LTV if you want a stronger equity position.

Formula and assumptions

LTV equals total loan balance divided by current home value.

Home equity equals current home value minus the combined loan balances.

Notes

This estimate depends heavily on the home value assumption, so the result is only as accurate as that valuation.

Worked example

A home that has appreciated while the mortgage balance has fallen may now have a much lower LTV than it did at purchase.

This example uses the default sample inputs loaded on reset. It does not update with the live calculator entries above.

LTV ratio

69.89%

Home equity

$137,000.00

Paydown to 80% LTV

$0.00

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FAQ

FAQ

Why does 80% LTV matter?

It is a common threshold for stronger refinance options and for requesting PMI removal on some conventional loans.

FAQ

Should I include a HELOC or second mortgage?

Yes. If you want a true combined LTV view, include any extra lien balances secured by the home.