Barrett Financial Group
Home Equity & Retirement Planning Tool
Zack Diener, Loan Officer · NMLS #470413 · Barrett Financial Group NMLS #181106


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ℹ Rate Scenarios Results are shown across three planning scenarios based on current market conditions (10-yr CMT 4.38% + lender margins): Lower Rate ~6.25%, Current Market ~6.625%, Higher Rate ~7.375%. These are planning illustrations — not rate quotes.




Rate Scenarios HECM for Purchase uses the same rate scenarios as refinance: Lower ~6.25%, Current ~6.625%, Higher ~7.375%. Conventional comparison uses the 30-yr rate below for payment illustration only.

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Complete the inputs on the left to generate a home equity scenario analysis for your client.

Client Scenario
Net Proceeds TAP ↻
Est. Net Proceeds After closing costs & payoff — based on Current Market rate scenario.
Available Equity TAP ↻
Available Equity Home value minus outstanding mortgage balance.
Monthly Payment TAP ↻
Monthly Payment No monthly mortgage payment required.
Closing Costs TAP ↻
Est. Closing Costs Rolled into the loan — no out-of-pocket at closing.
Eligibility Snapshot i
⚖ Federal Requirement: HUD-Approved Counseling All HECM borrowers must complete independent counseling with a HUD-approved counselor before application — this cannot be waived. Direct clients to HUD.gov or call 1-800-569-4287.
Estimated Proceeds — Three Rate Scenarios i
Product Category Comparison i

Disbursement Analysis

20-Year Equity Outlook ▸ Show table
HECM for Purchase
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per month — for life
Conventional Mortgage
per month — 30-year fixed
HECM for Purchase TAP TO FLIP ↻
Required down payment
Monthly Payment$0 / month
Annual Cash Freed Up
10-Year Cash Flow
HECM Principal Limit
Est. Closing Costs
Rate Sensitivity TAP TO FLIP ↻
Down Payment by Rate Scenario
🟢 Lower Rate (~6.25%)
🔵 Current Market (~6.625%)
🟠 Higher Rate (~7.375%)
Why the difference?
A lower expected rate increases the principal limit — meaning more of the purchase price is covered by the loan, reducing what you bring to closing.
Conventional 30-Year TAP TO FLIP ↻
per month
Down Payment (matches HECM)
Annual Cost
10-Year Total Payments
20-Year Total Payments
True Cost of the Loan TAP TO FLIP ↻
What $X/month really costs over time
Loan Amount
Total Interest (30 yr)
Total Cost (principal + interest)
With HECM — that money stays with you
20-Year Equity Outlook ▸ Show table
Eligibility & Requirements
⚖ Federal Requirement: HUD-Approved Counseling All H4P borrowers must complete independent counseling with a HUD-approved counselor before application — this cannot be waived. Direct clients to HUD.gov or call 1-800-569-4287.

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All figures are planning estimates only — not quotes, rate locks, or commitments to lend. Actual amounts vary based on appraisal, lender selection, borrower qualification, and current rates. See footer for full disclosures.

Barrett Financial Group NMLS #181106 · Zack Diener NMLS #470413 · Not affiliated with HUD, FHA, or any government agency · nmlsconsumeraccess.org