← All Extra $500/Month calculations
Add $500 to principal with every monthly payment. Monthly principal & interest: $1,670.95.
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Pay off your mortgage in 5–7 years instead of 30. *With qualification.
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| # | Strategy | Monthly payment | Payoff | Interest saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Refinance to 15-Year | $3,000.98 | 15.0 yrs | $61,367 |
| 02 | Extra $500/Month | $1,670.95 | 19.3 yrs | $98,639 |
| 03 | $5,000 Yearly Lump Sum | $1,670.95 | 20.8 yrs | $85,261 |
| 04 | Extra $200/Month | $1,670.95 | 24.5 yrs | $52,244 |
| 05 | Bi-Weekly Payments | $1,670.95 | 25.9 yrs | $39,469 |
| 06 | Recast with $25K | $1,670.95 | 26.3 yrs | $48,997 |
| 07 | Standard 30-Year | $1,670.95 | 30.0 yrs | $0 |
Every month, on top of your required payment, you send an extra $500 earmarked for principal. For many households this is the sweet spot between meaningful acceleration and a livable budget.
An extra $500 applied to principal with each scheduled monthly payment, starting month one.
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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.