What Is The Impact Of Making Extra Payments On My Debt?

Over the course of a loan amortization you will spend hundreds, thousands, and maybe even hundreds of thousands in interest. By making a small additional monthly payment toward principal, you can greatly accelerate the term of the loan and, thereby, realize tremendous savings in interest payments.
     
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  Original loan amount
  Annual interest rate: (%)
  Initial term in months: (30yrs=360)
  Number of payments already made
  Proposed additional monthly payment
     
 

Any rate of return entered into the calculator to project future values should be a reasonable average return for the period. Rates of return will vary over time, and generally the higher the rate of return the higher the degree of risk.

The information provided here is to assist you in planning for your future. The accuracy of this calculator and its applicability to your circumstances is not guaranteed. Any analysis is a result of the information you have provided. Material discussed is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please not that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon when coordianted with individual advice from qualified professionals.