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Rough Estimate Tool

HECM Calculator Estimate

Your HECM proceeds depend on three factors: the age of the youngest borrower, the lesser of your home's value or the 2026 HUD limit of $1,249,125, and the expected interest rate at application. Actual proceeds typically range between roughly 40% and 60% of that value, according to industry data from Griffin Funding. Use the estimator below for a rough idea, then talk to a licensed advisor for your real numbers.

Rough Estimate

Estimate Your Possible HECM Range

Enter your home's approximate value and the age of the youngest borrower. This gives a rough illustrative range only — not a loan offer or guaranteed amount.

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Estimated Illustrative Range
$180,000 – $270,000
Based on a general 40%–60% range of the lesser of home value or the 2026 HUD limit of $1,249,125

This is a rough illustrative estimate only, not a loan offer, quote, or guarantee. Actual proceeds depend on official HUD principal limit factor tables, current interest rates, existing mortgage payoff, and closing costs, and require HUD-approved counseling and a formal lender calculation.

What Actually Determines Your Number

Three Factors, Not a Guess

1

Your Age

Older borrowers generally access a higher percentage of value, since the loan is expected to accrue interest for a shorter period.

2

Home Value vs. the HUD Cap

Lenders use the lesser of your appraised value or the 2026 national limit of $1,249,125.

3

Interest Rates at Application

Lower expected rates increase your principal limit; higher expected rates reduce it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HECM Estimates, Explained

What factors determine my HECM proceeds?
Three factors determine HECM proceeds: the age of the youngest borrower or eligible non-borrowing spouse, the lesser of your home's appraised value or the 2026 HUD limit of $1,249,125, and the expected interest rate at application.
What percentage of my home value can I access with a HECM?
Actual proceeds typically range between roughly 40% and 60% of a home's appraised value, or the HUD limit if lower, depending on age and interest rates at the time of application, according to industry data from Griffin Funding. This is a general range, not a guaranteed amount.
Is an online HECM estimate the same as my actual loan amount?
No. Online estimates are illustrative only. Your actual principal limit requires a HUD-approved counseling session and a formal calculation from a licensed lender using current rates, official HUD principal limit factor tables, and your property's appraised value.
Get Your Real Numbers

Ready for an Actual Calculation, Not an Estimate?

Private consultation with Kelly or Ray Nadeau. We'll run your real numbers using current rates and HUD tables — no obligation.

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