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Cash-out refinance calculator

A cash-out refinance replaces your mortgage with a bigger one and you keep the difference. See your cash in hand and new monthly payment instantly.

Cash in your pocket

$50,000

after replacing your $250,000 mortgage

New monthly payment

$1,896.20/mo

$300,000 loan · 30 yrs

New loan amount
$300,000
Max cash (80% LTV)
$110,000
New loan-to-value
67%
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A cash-out refinance replaces your whole mortgage, so closing costs apply to the full loan.

How cash-out refinance is calculated

Lenders cap your new loan at a percentage of the home’s value. Your available cash is that cap minus what you still owe:

max loan   = home value × max LTV%
cash out   = max loan − current mortgage balance
new payment = (balance + cash) amortized at the new rate

Closing costs apply to the full new loan, so a refinance is usually worth it only when the new rate is at or below your current one, or you need a large amount of cash.

Compare cash-out refinance rates

Since you’re refinancing the whole balance, even a small rate difference moves your payment a lot. Comparing multiple lenders is the single biggest factor in your cost.

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Frequently asked questions

How much cash can I get from a cash-out refinance?+

Most lenders let you refinance up to 80% of your home's value (the loan-to-value cap). Your cash equals that maximum loan minus your current mortgage balance. For example, on a $450,000 home at an 80% LTV cap, the maximum loan is $360,000; if you owe $250,000, you could take up to $110,000 in cash.

How does a cash-out refinance differ from a HELOC?+

A cash-out refinance replaces your entire mortgage with a new, larger one and you pocket the difference. A HELOC or home equity loan is a second loan on top of your existing mortgage. A refinance resets your rate and term on the whole balance, so it makes most sense when new rates are at or below your current rate.

What are the costs of a cash-out refinance?+

Because you refinance the full mortgage, closing costs (typically 2–5% of the new loan) apply to the entire balance, not just the cash you take. That's a key reason a HELOC can be cheaper when you only need a small amount.

Will a cash-out refinance raise my monthly payment?+

It can. You're borrowing more, so the payment depends on the new balance, rate and term. A lower rate or longer term can offset the larger balance — this calculator shows the new monthly payment so you can compare.

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