Loan-to-Value Calculator
Enter the property value and your loan balances to get your loan-to-value (LTV), combined LTV and HELOC CLTV ratios, your equity, and how far you are from the 80% and 78% levels where PMI can be dropped.
Lenders use the lower of price and appraisal. Leave empty for a refinance.
Second mortgage, home equity loan, drawn HELOC balance.
Only for HCLTV; 0 if you have no HELOC.
How to use the Loan-to-Value Calculator
- Enter the appraised or estimated value of the property.
- Add the purchase price if you are buying; the lower of the two is used.
- Enter your first mortgage and any other loan balances.
- Add unused HELOC credit if you want the HCLTV.
- Read your LTV, CLTV and PMI status and compare with the threshold table.
LTV, CLTV and HCLTV formulas
- LTV = First mortgage ÷ Property value × 100
- CLTV = (First mortgage + all other loan balances) ÷ Property value × 100
- HCLTV = (First mortgage + other balances + unused HELOC credit) ÷ Property value × 100
On a purchase, lenders use the lower of the purchase price and the appraised value. Example: a $400,000 home with a $340,000 loan has an LTV of 85%; adding a $20,000 second mortgage makes the CLTV 90%.
Common LTV limits and PMI rules
| LTV | Down payment | Typical meaning (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 80% or less | 20%+ | No private mortgage insurance (PMI) on a conventional loan |
| 80.01%–97% | 3%–19.99% | Conventional loan with PMI |
| 96.5% | 3.5% | FHA minimum (with mortgage insurance premium) |
| 100% | 0% | VA and USDA loans for eligible borrowers |
| 80%–90% CLTV | — | Usual limit for home equity loans and HELOCs |
Under the US Homeowners Protection Act, you can ask your servicer to cancel PMI once the balance reaches 80% of the home's original value, and it must end automatically at 78% if you are current on payments. Paying down principal or a rise in value (confirmed by a new appraisal) can lower your LTV sooner.
Limits vary by lender, loan program, credit score and property type. Use these figures as a guide and confirm with your lender.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate loan-to-value?
Divide the loan amount by the property value and multiply by 100. A $340,000 loan on a $400,000 home is 340,000 ÷ 400,000 × 100 = 85% LTV. On a purchase, use the lower of the price and the appraised value.
What is a good loan-to-value ratio?
80% or lower is generally considered good: it avoids PMI on a conventional loan and gets better pricing. Lower LTVs, such as 60% to 75%, can qualify for even better rates and are often required for investment properties and cash-out refinances.
What is the difference between LTV and CLTV?
LTV only counts the first mortgage. CLTV (combined loan-to-value) adds every loan secured by the property, such as a second mortgage or the drawn balance of a HELOC. HCLTV also counts the unused part of a HELOC credit line.
At what LTV can I remove PMI?
On US conventional loans you can request PMI cancellation when your balance reaches 80% of the home's original value, and it ends automatically at 78% if your payments are current. Some lenders also allow removal based on a new appraisal after the value rises.
Can my LTV be over 100%?
Yes, if you owe more than the home is worth, which is called being underwater or having negative equity. It can happen after a price drop or with 100% financing plus financed costs, and it makes refinancing or selling harder.
How can I lower my LTV?
Make a larger down payment, pay extra principal, or increase the home's value through improvements or market appreciation, which a new appraisal can confirm.
Is my information sent anywhere?
No. All calculations run in your browser.