Loan Amortization Formula:
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This calculator shows how making extra payments toward your home loan principal can reduce your total interest paid and shorten your loan term. It provides a detailed amortization schedule showing the impact of additional payments.
The calculator uses the loan amortization formulas:
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Explanation: Extra payments are applied directly to the principal, reducing the outstanding balance faster and decreasing the total interest paid over the life of the loan.
Details: Making additional principal payments can save thousands in interest and shorten your loan term by several years. Even small regular extra payments can have a significant impact over time.
Tips: Enter your loan amount, interest rate, and term. Add any extra monthly payment you plan to make. The calculator will show your amortization schedule and total interest savings.
Q1: How much can I save with extra payments?
A: Savings depend on loan size, rate, term, and extra payment amount. Even $100 extra per month can save thousands and cut years off your loan.
Q2: Should I pay extra or invest the money?
A: Compare your loan interest rate with potential investment returns. Paying off debt is a guaranteed return equal to your interest rate.
Q3: Are there prepayment penalties?
A: Some loans have prepayment penalties. Check your loan terms before making large extra payments.
Q4: When is the best time to make extra payments?
A: Earlier is better since more of your payment goes to interest in the early years of the loan.
Q5: How do I make sure extra goes to principal?
A: Specify with your lender that additional payments should be applied to principal, not future payments.