See how much interest you save and how many years you cut off with extra payments.
Adding even small extra payments can save tens of thousands in interest. Try different amounts below.
Round Up Your Payment
If your payment is $1,847, round to $2,000. The extra $153/mo adds up to years off your mortgage.
Biweekly Payments
Pay half your monthly payment every 2 weeks. You'll make 26 half-payments = 13 full payments/year — one extra per year.
Apply Windfalls
Tax refunds, bonuses, and raises applied to principal early in the loan have the biggest impact on total interest.
Refinance Consideration
If rates drop 1%+, refinancing to a shorter term can dramatically cut total interest, especially in early years.
Original Loan
With Extra Payments
Extra Payment Scenarios — Side-by-Side Comparison
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Accelerated Amortization Schedule
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Loan Balance Over Time
Principal vs. Interest Paid Over Time