Replace the first mortgage and access equity
Funded in-houseA cash-out refinance may convert part of your home equity to cash by replacing your existing first mortgage. Qualification depends on equity, income, credit, property, occupancy, and current guidelines. We compare the new rate, payment, costs, and cash received with home-equity alternatives before recommending it.
Calculator controls will use published assumptions and clearly label estimates.
Calculator examples are hypothetical estimates, not loan quotes. Taxes, insurance, fees, qualification, and current program terms can change the result.
Qualification profile
Editable program record
Side-by-side
| Consideration | Cash-Out Refinance | Conventional | FHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Depends on program eligibility | Broad borrower fit | Flexible government-backed option |
| Down payment | Confirmed for your scenario | Varies by program | Required unless eligible assistance applies |
| Mortgage insurance | Depends on structure | Depends on equity and terms | FHA mortgage insurance applies |
| Documentation | Program-specific | Standard income and asset review | FHA guideline review |
A direct process
Program guide
A cash-out refinance replaces the current first mortgage with a larger eligible loan and provides the difference after costs and payoffs.
The right mortgage is not simply the one with the shortest list of requirements. It is the one that fits the borrower, property, cash plan, and expected time in the home. We compare those pieces together and explain the tradeoffs before asking you to choose.
Conversational answers
We review your goal, income documentation, assets, credit profile, property, and expected time in the home before recommending a path. A quote can begin without a credit pull.
Availability depends on the borrower, property, and current program guidelines. First Equity serves borrowers statewide, from North Alabama to the Gulf Coast.
No. You can begin with a no-credit-pull quote. Your loan officer explains when authorization would be needed if you decide to proceed.
Many First Equity loans close in 21–30 days. The exact schedule depends on documentation, appraisal, title work, property, and program approvals.
We fund most loans in-house. FHA loans are brokered through approved wholesale lenders.
Start with your property plans, estimated purchase price or current balance, income type, available funds, and timing. We will tell you which documents matter after we understand the goal.
Huntsville & Madison · Gadsden & Etowah County · Alabama Gulf Coast
Explore Alabama marketsStart your equity comparison with a free estimated home-value report. An estimate is not an appraisal or loan approval.
Get my free home-value reportShare your loan amount, term, current rate, and target. Our team can review when a purchase or refinance deserves another look.
Set my rate targetA follow-up request—not a guaranteed alert, quote, or rate lock.
Explore. Understand. Move forward.
