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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
Est. Net Proceeds After closing costs & payoff — based on Current Market rate scenario.
Available Equity
Available Equity Home value minus outstanding mortgage balance.
Monthly Payment
Monthly Payment No monthly mortgage payment required.
Closing Costs
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. Rate scenarios are derived from the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate (Federal Reserve/FRED) and Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS); rates update automatically and may not reflect same-day market conditions.

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