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Loan-to-Value Calculator

Calculate loan-to-value ratio from loan amount and appraised property value.

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Loan-to-Value Ratio
Estimated Equity$200,000.00
Equity Percentage25.00%

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Assumptions

  • Loan amount and appraised value are entered by the user.
  • The calculator does not model lender overlays, appraisal review, reserves, mortgage insurance, or debt-service coverage.
  • Calculations run locally in your browser and are not stored by Calwarden.

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Loan Amount -10%: Loan-to-Value Ratio 67.50%

Loan Amount Current: Loan-to-Value Ratio 75.00%

Loan Amount +10%: Loan-to-Value Ratio 82.50%

Formula: LTV = loan amount / appraised value x 100. Equity = appraised value - loan amount.

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About this Loan-to-Value Calculator

Loan-to-value compares debt against property value. A lower LTV generally means more equity cushion, while a higher LTV means more leverage and usually higher lender risk.

Who this calculator is for

  • Investors comparing purchase financing scenarios.
  • Owners estimating refinance leverage.
  • Borrowers checking whether a target loan amount fits an appraisal.

When to use it

  • Calculate LTV before submitting a loan request.
  • Compare leverage across multiple properties.
  • Estimate equity cushion after an updated appraisal.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the loan amount.
  2. Enter the appraised or estimated property value.
  3. Review LTV, equity amount, and equity percentage.

Key assumptions

  • Loan amount and appraised value are entered by the user.
  • The calculator does not model lender overlays, appraisal review, reserves, mortgage insurance, or debt-service coverage.
  • Calculations run locally in your browser and are not stored by Calwarden.

Accuracy and testing

Review formula sources, default test cases, assumptions, unit handling, rounding rules, and changelog for this calculator.

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How this calculator works

LTV = loan amount / appraised value x 100. Equity amount = appraised value - loan amount. Equity percentage = equity amount / appraised value x 100.
LTV = loan amount / appraised value x 100. Equity = appraised value - loan amount.

Inputs explained

Loan amount

Use the current balance, proposed loan, or acquisition financing amount you want to analyze.

Appraised value

Use the lender appraisal, broker opinion, purchase price, or another value assumption appropriate for your scenario.

Understanding your results

The primary output is the LTV ratio. Higher LTV increases leverage and may affect loan pricing, reserves, mortgage insurance, or lender approval.

Example scenarios

Acquisition leverage

A $600,000 loan on an $800,000 appraised value produces a 75% LTV and $200,000 of estimated equity.

Key Features

  • LTV ratio calculation
  • Equity amount estimate
  • Equity percentage estimate

Things to Keep in Mind

This calculator does not determine loan eligibility or pricing. Lenders may use different values, haircut assumptions, property types, or underwriting standards.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Run LTV against both purchase price and appraised value if they differ.
  • Check lender-specific maximum LTV rules before relying on a scenario.
  • Pair LTV with cash-flow and debt-service analysis before increasing leverage.

Glossary of Terms

Loan-to-value
The loan amount divided by the property value, expressed as a percentage.
Equity
The value remaining after subtracting debt from property value.
Leverage
Using borrowed funds to control an asset. Higher leverage can magnify both gains and losses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good LTV for an investment property?
It depends on the property, lender, cash flow, and investor risk tolerance. Many lenders use lower maximum LTVs for investment property than for owner-occupied homes.
Should I use purchase price or appraised value?
Use the value your lender or analysis requires. If purchase price and appraisal differ, run both scenarios.
Does LTV include closing costs?
Usually LTV compares loan principal with property value. Closing costs are separate unless they are financed into the loan amount you enter.