Monthly payment on a $250,000 home equity loan
Fixed payments on a $250,000 home equity loan at every common rate and term, total interest by term, and the home value you'd need.
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What is the monthly payment on a $250,000 home equity loan?
At a fixed 8.25% interest rate, a $250,000 home equity loan costs about $2,425 a month over 15 years, or $3,066 over 10. The same amount on a HELOC at 7.75% APR would start at about $1,615 a month interest-only, but that rate can change.
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Payments by rate and term
| Interest rate | 5 yr | 10 yr | 15 yr | 20 yr | 30 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.00% | $4,950 | $2,903 | $2,247 | $1,938 | $1,663 |
| 7.50% | $5,009 | $2,968 | $2,318 | $2,014 | $1,748 |
| 8.00% | $5,069 | $3,033 | $2,389 | $2,091 | $1,834 |
| 8.50% | $5,129 | $3,100 | $2,462 | $2,170 | $1,922 |
| 9.00% | $5,190 | $3,167 | $2,536 | $2,249 | $2,012 |
| 9.50% | $5,250 | $3,235 | $2,611 | $2,330 | $2,102 |
| 10.00% | $5,312 | $3,304 | $2,687 | $2,413 | $2,194 |
| 10.50% | $5,373 | $3,373 | $2,763 | $2,496 | $2,287 |
Principal and interest at example interest rates; taxes and insurance not included. The APR includes fees and will be higher than the interest rate. See the representative example below.
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Total interest at 8.25%
| Term | Monthly | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $5,099 | $55,944 |
| 10 years | $3,066 | $117,958 |
| 15 years | $2,425 | $186,563 |
| 20 years | $2,130 | $261,239 |
| 30 years | $1,878 | $426,140 |
Home value you'd need
At an 85% combined loan-to-value cap:
| Mortgage balance | Home value needed |
|---|---|
| $0 | $294,118 |
| $150,000 | $470,588 |
| $300,000 | $647,059 |
| $450,000 | $823,529 |
What a $250,000 home equity loan usually fits
$250,000 is near the top of many lenders' home equity loan programs. Expect a full appraisal, a credit score of 700 or more for the best pricing, and a close look at your debt-to-income ratio, since the full payment counts from the start. At this size, price a cash-out refinance too: if your first-mortgage rate is within about a point of today's rates, one new loan may cost less than a large fixed second.
Paying it off faster
On $250,000 at 8.25% over a 15-year term, the payment is $2,425 and total interest is $186,563. Adding a little each month shortens the payoff and cuts interest:
| Extra each month | New payment | Paid off in | Interest saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| +$50 | $2,475 | 14.4 years | $8,329 |
| +$100 | $2,525 | 13.9 years | $15,895 |
| +$250 | $2,675 | 12.5 years | $34,976 |
Income you'd need to qualify
On a 15-year term at 8.25%, the payment is about $2,425 a month. With most lenders capping total debts near 43% of gross income, the income needed depends on your other obligations:
| Your other debts and housing costs | Gross income needed | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 20% of income | $10,545/mo | $126,540/yr |
| 25% of income | $13,474/mo | $161,690/yr |
| 30% of income | $18,657/mo | $223,879/yr |
| 35% of income | $30,317/mo | $363,803/yr |
HELOCs near $250,000 that Shawn's team funded
Shawn's team funded 1,093 HELOCs between $187,500 and $312,500 from January 2023 through October 2026. The median starting rate was 8.80%, the median home value was $820,000, and the median line was 28% of the home's value. 83% used a fixed-rate option and 86% were on a primary home. The most common states were California, Florida, Arizona.
| Credit score | Loans | Median starting rate |
|---|---|---|
| 760 or higher | 290 | 8.05% |
| 720 to 759 | 164 | 8.57% |
| 680 to 719 | 166 | 9.25% |
| 640 to 679 | 17 | 11.75% |
Historical starting rates on funded loans, not an offer or quote. Rates moved over this period, and yours depends on your credit, home value, line size, property and the date you apply. Method and full data: HELOC statistics.
Should you take a $250,000 home equity loan or a HELOC?
A $250,000 home equity loan fits if you'll use it all at once and want a fixed payment: about $2,425 a month over 15 years at 8.25% ($186,563 total interest). A HELOC fits money drawn over time, starting near $1,615 a month interest-only at 7.75% APR, which can change. See the $250,000 HELOC payment page.
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Sources
Official sources behind this guide.
- What is the difference between a home equity loan and a HELOC? · Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- What you should know about home equity lines of credit (booklet, PDF) · Consumer Financial Protection Bureau