The most searched payoff strategy in America. Browse the bi-weekly math for every loan size and rate — then check your own numbers in the calculator.
Free calculators for everyone — the 5–7 Year Alternative serves USA residents only.
Pay off your mortgage in 5–7 years instead of 30. *With qualification.
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Instead of one monthly payment, you pay half the monthly amount every two weeks. That adds up to 26 half-payments per year — the equivalent of 13 full monthly payments instead of 12. The extra payment goes straight to principal.
Pick your loan balance, then the rate closest to yours, to open the dedicated calculation.
26 half-payments per year, periodic rate = annual rate / 26, adjusted final payment. Illustration assumes each half-payment is credited when made; actual lender crediting practices vary — some servicers hold partial payments until a full payment accumulates, and some charge enrollment fees.
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Calculations are illustrative only, based on the assumptions shown. Not financial advice, not a promise of savings or payoff time, and not a loan quote.