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The Mortgage Payoff Accelerator Calculator estimates the time reduction in your mortgage term when making extra payments. It helps homeowners understand how additional payments can shorten their loan duration and save on interest costs.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
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Explanation: This calculation shows how much faster you can pay off your mortgage by making additional payments beyond the required minimum.
Details: Accelerating mortgage payoff can save thousands in interest payments, build equity faster, and achieve financial freedom sooner. Even small extra payments can significantly reduce the total loan term.
Tips: Enter the original mortgage term and the new estimated term with extra payments. Both values must be in months and the new term should be less than or equal to the original term.
Q1: How much can I save by paying off my mortgage early?
A: The savings depend on your loan amount, interest rate, and how much extra you pay. Typically, homeowners can save 20-50% of total interest costs.
Q2: What's the best strategy for extra mortgage payments?
A: Options include making one extra payment per year, paying bi-weekly instead of monthly, or adding a fixed amount to each payment.
Q3: Are there penalties for early mortgage payoff?
A: Most modern mortgages don't have prepayment penalties, but check your loan documents to be certain.
Q4: Should I pay off mortgage early or invest?
A: This depends on your mortgage interest rate vs. expected investment returns. Generally, if mortgage rate is high, paying it off may be better.
Q5: How do extra payments affect amortization?
A: Extra payments reduce principal faster, which means more of each subsequent payment goes toward principal rather than interest.