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How Much Equity Do I Have in My Home?

Estimate home equity using a regional appreciation estimate and your current mortgage balance.

Last updated 2026-06-18

This page is general educational information, not financial, mortgage, tax, legal, or investment advice. Home equity, refinance eligibility, rates, fees, loan-to-value limits, underwriting, and cash-out rules vary by lender, loan program, borrower profile, and property.

A simple equity estimate

Estimate your current home value, then subtract what you currently owe. The calculator can help estimate the value side by applying regional FHFA HPI® movement to your original value.

For example, a purchase price can be adjusted by the index change from the purchase quarter to the latest imported quarter.

When you need more precision

Use a local agent, appraiser, lender valuation, or comparable-sale review when the number will drive a refinance, sale, estate, tax, or legal decision.

The regional estimate is most useful for screening whether equity likely changed enough to justify the next step.

Look up your ZIP3 region

Enter a ZIP code or the first three digits to open the matching regional trend page.

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