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A client, Maria, wants to refinance her mortgage to take out equity for home renovations. Her current home value is $850,000, and she has an outstanding mortgage balance of $400,000. The lender's maximum LTV for a refinance is 80%. What is the maximum amount of equity she can take out, net of her existing mortgage?

Maximum mortgage amount = Home Value * Max LTV = $850,000 * 0.80 = $680,000. Equity available = Maximum Mortgage Amount - Current Mortgage Balance = $680,000 -

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Question: A client, Maria, wants to refinance her mortgage to take out equity for home renovations. Her current home value is $850,000, and she has an outstanding mortgage balance of $400,000. The lender's maximum LTV for a refinance is 80%. What is the maximum amount of equity she can take out, net of her existing mortgage?

Answer options:

  • $280,000
  • $320,000 ✅ $380,000
  • $450,000

Correct answer: $380,000

Explanation: Maximum mortgage amount = Home Value * Max LTV = $850,000 * 0.80 = $680,000. Equity available = Maximum Mortgage Amount - Current Mortgage Balance = $680,000 - $400,000 = $280,000.

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