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Strategy Simulator

“The Goal Isn’t A Lower Rate.
The Goal Is A Better Outcome.”

Part calculator. Part consultation. Part second opinion on your mortgage.

Educational guidance only. Not a credit decision, underwriting review, loan approval, or commitment to lend.

Your Scenario

Every figure below updates the moment you change an input.
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Your best estimate. A lender will confirm with an appraisal or AVM.

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Total for the year. We'll divide by 12 where a monthly figure is needed.

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Other debts paid off at closing and rolled into the new First Lien HELOC, such as credit cards, auto loans, or personal loans.

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Checking, savings, money market, brokerage cash, or other liquid funds available after closing.

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Excludes your current mortgage payment.

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Rental, side business, part-time, or other.

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A planned yearly withdrawal against the balance, for personal/business taxes, home improvement, seasonal expenses, etc.

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Cash deposited into the HELOC after closing, reducing the starting balance immediately.

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Actual rates may vary depending on credit score and loan-to-value. For example purposes only.

How much might be available, based on occupancy and credit.

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Current mortgage balance plus additional balances paid off, minus any funds added.

Live simulation, reconciled to the First Lien HELOC amortization model

Projected Payoff

— estimated

Mortgage-free — sooner

Based on sweeping your monthly income directly against a First Lien HELOC instead of making a fixed mortgage payment, reconciled to the underlying amortization model.

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Equivalent Rate

Equivalent Mortgage Rate

The fully-amortized 30-year fixed mortgage rate that would generate approximately the same total interest as your projected First Lien HELOC strategy. This is an educational comparison only, not an offered interest rate.

Interest-Only Payment Estimate

Each figure is calculated as the balance at that point in your scenario times the Estimated First Lien HELOC Rate, divided by 12, for a simulated simple interest payment (Month 1 uses your Starting FLH Line Amount). Your actual payment is based on the daily average balance during the payment cycle, and that cycle's interest is automatically added to your balance on the 25th of the following month. Shown for reference only, this is not your exact payment.

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Potential Outcome

    Side By Side

    Mortgage Comparison

    Traditional Mortgage

    Status Quo

    First Lien HELOC

    Strategy

    Balance Over Time

    12 Months 24 Months 36 Months 60 Months

    Traditional Mortgage Balance follows the fixed amortization schedule on your current loan. First Lien HELOC Balance follows the simulated sweep strategy in your scenario. Balance Difference is the amount you'd be ahead on the First Lien HELOC at that point.

    Beyond The Interest Math

    Life After The Mortgage

    These figures describe cash flow freed up and payments eliminated, not additional savings. Interest savings are measured separately above.

    Traditional Payoff Date
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    FLH Payoff Date
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    Principal & Interest Payment Eliminated
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    Annual Cash Flow Freed Up
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    Future Mortgage Payments Eliminated
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    Future Mortgage Payments Eliminated includes both principal and interest and should not be added to the Estimated Interest Savings figure above. Doing so would double-count.

    Suitability, Not Underwriting

    FLH Fit Analysis

    A directional read on how well your scenario aligns with a First Lien HELOC strategy. This is not underwriting and not a loan approval.

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    Weighted across credit tier, equity, cash flow, income mix, timeline, and interest savings.

    Preliminary Read, Not Underwriting

    Could You Qualify?

    Educational qualification snapshot based on common First Lien HELOC considerations.

    Credit Profile
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    Equity Position
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    Cash Flow
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    Reserves
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    Available Reserves—
    Required Reserves—
    Coverage Ratio—
    Our Assessment —

      This assessment is not underwriting and is not a loan approval.

      Irregular Income

      Bonus Income Impact Analysis

      Without Bonus

      Payoff Time—
      Interest Paid—
      Equivalent Mortgage Rate—

      With Bonus

      Payoff Time—
      Interest Paid—
      Equivalent Mortgage Rate—
      Additional Time Saved
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      Additional Interest Saved
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      Resilience Check

      What Happens If Life Changes?

      Three automatic what-if scenarios, each changing one variable at a time from your scenario above.

      Expenses Increase $500/mo

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      New Interest Cost—

      Bonus Income Removed

      New Payoff Time—
      New Interest Cost—

      Income Reduced 10%

      New Payoff Time—
      New Interest Cost—
      Worst Case Scenario

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      Visualized

      How The Two Strategies Diverge

      Balance Over Time

      Traditional Mortgage
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      First Lien HELOC
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      Difference
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      Traditional Mortgage First Lien HELOC

      Cumulative Interest Paid

      Traditional Mortgage
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      First Lien HELOC
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      Savings
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      Traditional Mortgage First Lien HELOC

      Based On Your Scenario

        Biggest Contributors To Your Outcome

          Ready To Explore Your Real Numbers?

          Projected Payoff
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          Potential Interest Savings
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          Preliminary Assessment
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          This calculator uses estimated inputs and assumptions. A personalized review with Jayson can determine what actually applies to you.

          • ✓ Qualification Eligibility
          • ✓ Available Loan Amount
          • ✓ Debt-To-Income Position
          • ✓ Property Eligibility
          • ✓ Personalized Payoff Projections
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          Important Assumptions

          • Income remains consistent
          • Expenses remain consistent
          • Positive cash flow is applied as modeled by your selected strategy mode
          • A First Lien HELOC does not escrow for property taxes and insurance
          • Property taxes and insurance have been calculated as an annual expense in this simulation
          • Homeowners will be responsible to pay property taxes and insurance when they are due
          • No additional debt is added
          • Borrower behavior remains consistent
          • Figures shown are simulations based on the data you enter, not a guarantee of results, savings, or any financial outcome
          • Actual outcomes depend on factors outside our control, including your financial condition, effort, and changes in the market

          Actual results may vary. First Lien HELOC LLC cannot guarantee future results.

          This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, legal, investment, or lending advice. Actual loan eligibility, rates, terms, fees, property requirements, and underwriting decisions vary by lender. Results are estimates and are based upon assumptions entered by the user. Consult a licensed mortgage professional before making financial decisions.