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Loan Payoff Calculator

See how extra payments can save you thousands in interest and help you pay off your loan years earlier.

Select the type of loan you want to analyze

$

The total amount borrowed when you first got the loan

The original length of the loan when you first got it

%

Your current annual interest rate

years

Years left on your loan (max: 30 years)

Extra Payment Strategy

Choose how you want to make extra payments

$

$6000 extra per year

Monthly payments provide the most interest savings since you reduce the principal balance consistently throughout the year.

Calculate Payoff Savings

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Understanding Early Loan Payoff

Benefits of Early Payoff

  • Interest Savings: Reduce total interest paid over the life of the loan
  • Debt Freedom: Become debt-free sooner and own your asset outright
  • Improved Cash Flow: Free up monthly payments for other goals
  • Credit Benefits: Lower debt-to-income ratio improves credit health
  • Peace of Mind: Eliminate debt stress and payment obligations

Payoff Strategies

  • Make one extra payment per year toward principal
  • Add a fixed amount to your monthly payment
  • Switch to bi-weekly payments (26 payments vs 12)
  • Apply windfalls like bonuses or tax refunds to principal
  • Round up your monthly payment to the nearest $50 or $100

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