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Cash-Out Refinance vs. Home Equity Loan: What’s Best for You?

Compare cash-out refinance, HELOC, and home equity loan options. Get in touch and find out pros, cons, and which loan fits your goals as a homeowner.

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30,000+ Five-Star Reviews
30,000+ Five-Star Reviews
30,000+ Five-Star Reviews
30,000+ Five-Star Reviews
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Fill out our application in just 3 minutes or less and we’ll find the best mortgage for your goals.

Take 3 minutes to complete our online application and we’ll match you to the best mortgage for your goals.

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Customize Your Options

We’ll schedule a quick call with an expert loan advisor to build the perfect mortgage for you.

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Access Your Equity

Get personalized support from our dedicated loan officer to access your equity quickly and confidently.

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The #1 Lender To Help You Find Your Best Option

A+ Rated HELOC Lender*

Calculate your cash available with each loan type. See why we've got over 30,000 five-star reviews from across the nation.

Get the max. While others stop at 80% LTV, we offer up to 95%.

A+ Rated HELOC Lender*

Max equity unlocked!
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Home Value
$ K
What You Owe
$ K

That’s $66,150  more than almost any other lender.

Get more than almost any other lender.

Get the max. While others stop at 80% LTV, we offer up to 95%.

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Up to 80% loan to value
Up to 95% loan to value
Up to 100% loan to value
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Easy and fast access to cash
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That’s $66,150  more than almost any other lender.

Get more than almost any other lender.

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It’s a mortgage application without that “mortgage application” feel. Apply in 3 mins or less.

Even on Weekends

Text, call, or email your loan advisor 7 days a week. Day or night, on your schedule.

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We use all our creative might to build the best loan, at the best price, just for you.

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Refinance for free. For life. 🤘

Buy or refinance once with Lower, and we’ll cover the lending fees on your refinances, for life.*

Get the most out of your equity.

Lower monthly payments and lower interest rates make paying off your debt or renovating your home actually possible. (That’s how we do Lower.)

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"The service I received was top notch. I greatly appreciate the high level of customer care, prompt  follow ups and clear explanation of each process."
Ranae T
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"Connor was amazing throughout the entire cash out refinance process. He always kept us up to date with everything going on. He also always made sure he was available to answer any question we might have had."
Mia M
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"Lower was able to get me approved and in my new home as a first time homebuyer with hardly any issues. My Loan Advisor answered all my questions, and kept me informed throughout the process. Highly recommended!"
Thien D
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"Lower.com helped lead us through the process of refinancing and HELOC. There were times when it got a little overwhelming, but Lower always stayed right on top of things and kept us informed..."
Gina S
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"The whole process from start to finish was easy with Lower.com. My lender was always there and answered any questions I had and made it work for me to close."
Heather B
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"I was very happy with Lower and the entire refinancing experience. You can tell Lower really cares about the customer and wants to make the experience as good as possible for the customer."
Marchelle B

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Our Calculations

Based on the information inside of the calculator, with a home value of $437K and $252K left on the loan.

With Lower - 95% LTV
$161,000
Others - 80% LTV
$97,000
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