Loan Payoff Calculator
Calculate how much you can save by making extra payments on your loan and see when your loan will be paid off. This calculator helps you determine the impact of additional payments on your loan term and total interest paid.
Payoff Summary
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| Original Total Interest | - |
| New Total Interest | - |
| Interest Saved | - |
| Total Savings | - |
About the Loan Payoff Calculator
This loan payoff calculator helps you understand how making extra payments can reduce your loan term and save you money on interest. By entering your current loan details and proposed extra payments, you can see exactly how much you'll save and how much sooner you'll be debt-free.
How Loan Payoff Works
When you make extra payments on your loan, the additional amount is applied directly to your principal balance. This reduces the amount of interest you'll pay over the life of the loan and can significantly shorten your loan term.
Key Benefits of Extra Payments
- Save money on interest: Reducing your principal faster means less interest accumulates over time.
- Pay off debt sooner: Even small extra payments can shave months or years off your loan term.
- Build equity faster: For mortgages, paying down principal faster increases your home equity.
- Financial freedom: Being debt-free sooner gives you more financial flexibility.
Strategies for Paying Off Loans Faster
Here are some effective strategies to pay off your loans faster:
- Make biweekly payments: Instead of one monthly payment, make half-payments every two weeks. This results in one extra full payment each year.
- Round up payments: Round your payment up to the nearest $50 or $100 to make small extra payments each month.
- Apply windfalls: Use tax refunds, bonuses, or other unexpected money to make lump-sum payments.
- Pay more when possible: Whenever you have extra cash, apply it to your loan principal.