HELOC Interest Only Calculator

During many draw periods you pay interest only on what you borrowed — enter balance and APR for a quick IO payment. Click any i for detail.

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Draw balance

Drawn balance ($)
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Drawn balance

Amount currently outstanding on the line.

APR (%)
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APR

Current HELOC annual rate.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter drawn balance.
  2. Set APR.
  3. Read monthly interest-only payment.

Results explained

Headline is the interest-only payment — no principal reduction in the draw period sketch.

Quick reference: HELOC IO

One-line payment.

ItemDetail
Monthly IOBalance × APR ÷ 12

Repayment-phase amortization is different — use the full HELOC payment calculator.

How the estimate is built

Monthly payment = drawn balance × (APR ÷ 12).

Example scenario

$52,000 at 8.75% APR → about $379/month interest-only if the balance stays flat.

FAQ

Will my payment change?

Variable HELOCs reprice when the index moves.

Do I pay on the whole line?

Usually only on drawn amount.

When does principal kick in?

After the draw period ends per your note.