HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refinance Calculator

Need cash from a property but don't want to give up a low first-mortgage rate? Compare the two paths side by side: a HELOC keeps your current loan and adds an interest-only line, while a cash-out refi replaces the whole mortgage at today's rate. Enter your numbers to see which is cheaper per month.

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Monthly difference
$286/mo
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The low rate you don't want to lose

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HELOC (keep your 3.75% rate)
Current payment stays$1,850
+ HELOC interest$708
Total monthly$2,558
Cash-out refi
New loan$417,000
Total monthly$2,845
HELOC is the cheaper path

A HELOC gets you $100,000 while keeping your 3.75% first mortgage — $286/mo cheaper than a full refi.

Price both paths with a lender

One conversation gets you real quotes on both the HELOC and the cash-out refi — no obligation, and you keep whichever wins.

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