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CLTV Calculator: Home Equity

CLTV is all mortgage debt divided by home value. A lower first mortgage or higher home value leaves more usable equity; lenders often cap CLTV at 80 to 90 percent.

Updated 2026-10-31 · Formula shown · No signup
--Max total loan · $
--Available equity · $
--Current LTV · %

Estimates only; verify on site before ordering or building.

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Example

ItemValueUnit
Home value500000$
First mortgage300000$
Target CLTV85%
Max total loan425000$
Available equity125000$
Current LTV60%

Where people go wrong

  • Confusing LTV and CLTV.
  • Using the purchase price instead of the current value.
  • Forgetting that other property debt can count toward CLTV.

FAQ

How much can I borrow at 80 percent CLTV?

Home value times 80 percent minus the first mortgage; a negative result means no room.

Can the value change?

Yes; lenders may use an appraisal or AVM, which may differ from an online estimate.

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