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Home equity represents the portion of your home that you truly own - the difference between your home's current market value and the outstanding balance on your mortgage. In Texas, understanding your home equity is crucial for financial planning and accessing home equity loans.
The calculator uses the home equity formula:
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Explanation: This simple calculation shows how much of your home you actually own versus how much is still owed to the lender.
Details: Knowing your home equity helps in making informed decisions about refinancing, home equity loans, selling your property, or understanding your net worth. In Texas, specific regulations govern home equity lending.
Tips: Enter your home's current market value and your remaining mortgage balance in dollars. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will instantly show your available home equity.
Q1: What is considered good home equity in Texas?
A: Generally, having at least 20% equity is considered good as it helps avoid private mortgage insurance and provides better loan terms.
Q2: How often should I calculate my home equity?
A: It's recommended to reassess your home equity annually or when considering major financial decisions like refinancing or home improvements.
Q3: Are there Texas-specific rules for home equity loans?
A: Yes, Texas has unique regulations including limits on home equity loans (generally 80% of home value) and specific disclosure requirements.
Q4: Does home equity include home improvements?
A: Home improvements can increase your home's value, which in turn increases your equity, but they're not directly added to the equity calculation.
Q5: Can I have negative home equity?
A: Yes, if your mortgage balance exceeds your home's current market value, you have negative equity (often called being "underwater" on your mortgage).