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Half a payment every two weeks — 26 half-payments a year. Monthly principal & interest: $1,293.67.
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| # | Strategy | Monthly payment | Payoff | Interest saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Refinance to 15-Year | $3,000.98 | 15.0 yrs | $-74,456 |
| 02 | Extra $500/Month | $1,293.67 | 19.7 yrs | $42,028 |
| 03 | $5,000 Yearly Lump Sum | $1,293.67 | 21.0 yrs | $36,118 |
| 04 | Extra $200/Month | $1,293.67 | 24.8 yrs | $21,572 |
| 05 | Bi-Weekly Payments | $1,293.67 | 26.9 yrs | $12,944 |
| 06 | Recast with $25K | $1,293.67 | 27.2 yrs | $18,430 |
| 07 | Standard 30-Year | $1,293.67 | 30.0 yrs | $0 |
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.
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.