Refinance to 15-Year vs. Extra $500 a Month

The nuclear option against the steady habit. Refinancing wins on paper — but it comes with closing costs and a much bigger monthly check. Compare honestly.

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

Refinance to 15-Year

Time to payoff15.0 yrs
Years saved15.0
Interest saved$425,864
Total interest$271,681

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Extra $500/Month

Time to payoff20.6 yrs
Years saved9.4
Interest saved$252,537
Total interest$445,008

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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.