$5,000 Yearly Lump Sum vs. Bi-Weekly Payments

The once-a-year bonus play against the every-two-weeks habit. Same loan, both strategies, one winner on time and one on total interest — see which is which.

Compared on a $500K loan at 7%.

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The 5–7 Year Alternative

Pay off your mortgage in 5–7 years instead of 30. *With qualification.

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Faster payoff

$5,000 Yearly Lump Sum

Time to payoff21.9 yrs
Years saved8.1
Interest saved$217,379
Total interest$480,165

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Bi-Weekly Payments

Time to payoff23.7 yrs
Years saved6.3
Interest saved$172,314
Total interest$525,230

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Winner is marked by faster payoff. 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.

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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.