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How is home equity calculated?

Home equity is the difference between the market value of your property, and the amount that you still owe on your mortgage.
For example, if your property is worth $650,000 and the amount you have remaining on your mortgage is $400,000, then you’d have $250,000 in equity.


Note: The actual available amount that you can ‘release’ and use to purchase, may not the entire difference amount, so it’s important to confirm with your lender what requirements are needed in order to make an accurate calculation. This may include a formal valuation of your existing property.

Read our guide for more detailed information about home equity; what it means and how it works.

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Our home loans are subject to credit criteria and eligibility requirements. Home loan interest rates are for new customers only and can change. Our comparison rates are based on a $150,000 loan amount over a 25 year term. They factor in fees associated with applying for the loan; ongoing fees and fees associated with leaving the loan. Our fixed loans roll to a variable principal and interest rate at the end of the fixed term. If the interest only period is not specified, the comparison rate is calculated on a one year period.

WARNING: The comparison rates are true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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