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Mortgage payment acceleration involves making additional payments beyond your standard mortgage payment to reduce the principal balance faster, thereby shortening the loan term and saving on total interest paid.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
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Explanation: By adding extra payments to your standard mortgage payment, you directly reduce the principal balance, which compounds to significant interest savings over the life of the loan.
Details: Accelerated mortgage payments can help you build equity faster, pay off your mortgage years earlier, and save thousands of dollars in interest payments over the life of the loan.
Tips: Enter your standard monthly mortgage payment amount and the additional amount you plan to pay. The calculator will show your total accelerated payment amount.
Q1: How much can I save with accelerated payments?
A: The savings depend on your loan amount, interest rate, and the extra payment amount. Even small extra payments can save thousands and shorten your loan term significantly.
Q2: Are there any penalties for making extra payments?
A: Most mortgages allow extra payments, but some may have prepayment penalties. Check your mortgage agreement before making accelerated payments.
Q3: Should I apply extra payments to principal or interest?
A: Always specify that extra payments should be applied to the principal balance to maximize interest savings.
Q4: Is it better to make one large annual payment or smaller monthly payments?
A: Monthly extra payments provide more consistent principal reduction, but any extra payment will save you money compared to no extra payments.
Q5: Can I stop accelerated payments if my financial situation changes?
A: Yes, accelerated payments are typically voluntary and can be stopped at any time without penalty in most cases.