Mortgage Payoff Calculator
Enter your current balance, rate and payment, then add extra monthly, yearly or one-time payments. You instantly see your new payoff date, how many years sooner you will be mortgage-free and how much interest you save.
Leave out escrowed tax and insurance.
Paid every 12th month, e.g. from a bonus or tax refund.
1 = with the next payment.
How to use the Mortgage Payoff Calculator
- Enter your current loan balance, interest rate and monthly principal and interest payment (from your mortgage statement).
- Pick the next payment date so payoff dates line up with the calendar.
- Add extra payments: a monthly amount, a yearly amount, a one-time lump sum, or any mix.
- Read the new payoff date, the time saved and the interest saved.
- Review the yearly schedule and chart, and download the schedule as CSV.
How extra payments shorten a mortgage
Each month the lender charges interest on the remaining balance: interest = balance × annual rate ÷ 12. Whatever is left of your payment reduces the principal. Any extra amount goes straight to principal, so next month's interest is lower and more of every later payment goes to principal too. That compounding effect is why a modest extra payment can cut years off a loan.
Without extra payments, the number of months left on a fixed-rate loan is:
n = −ln(1 − r × B ÷ P) ÷ ln(1 + r)
where B is the current balance, P the monthly principal and interest payment and r the monthly rate. With extra payments the calculator simulates the loan month by month.
Extra monthly payment on a $300,000, 6.5%, 30-year loan
Regular payment $1,896.20 a month, starting from a new loan.
| Extra per month | Time to pay off | Total interest | Interest saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | 30 yr 0 mo | $382,633 | $0 |
| $100 | 26 yr 0 mo | $321,639 | $60,995 |
| $200 | 23 yr 1 mo | $279,185 | $103,449 |
| $300 | 20 yr 10 mo | $247,518 | $135,115 |
| $500 | 17 yr 6 mo | $202,874 | $179,759 |
| $1,000 | 12 yr 9 mo | $141,471 | $241,162 |
Before paying extra, check that your loan has no prepayment penalty and ask your servicer to apply the extra amount to principal. It usually makes sense to keep an emergency fund and pay off higher-rate debt first.
Frequently asked questions
How much faster will extra payments pay off my mortgage?
It depends on the balance, rate and amount, but the effect is large. On a new $300,000 loan at 6.5% for 30 years, an extra $200 a month pays it off in about 23 years and 1 month instead of 30, saving about $103,000 in interest. Enter your own numbers above for an exact answer.
Is it better to pay a lump sum or extra every month?
Money applied earlier saves more interest, because interest is charged on the remaining balance. A lump sum paid today saves more than the same total spread over later months. In practice a steady monthly extra payment is easier to keep up, and both can be combined.
Does paying extra lower my monthly payment?
Usually not. On a standard fixed-rate mortgage the required payment stays the same and the loan simply ends sooner. Some lenders offer a recast, where they recalculate a lower payment after a large lump sum, often for a fee.
What payment should I enter?
Enter only the principal and interest part of your payment. Property tax, homeowners insurance and PMI collected through escrow do not reduce the loan balance.
Should I pay off my mortgage early or invest?
Paying extra gives a guaranteed return equal to your mortgage rate. Investing may earn more over time but carries risk. Many people first build an emergency fund, capture any employer retirement match and clear higher-rate debt, then decide based on their rate and comfort with risk.
Are there penalties for paying off a mortgage early?
Most modern home loans in the US have no prepayment penalty, but some do, especially in the first few years. Check your loan documents or ask your servicer, and make sure extra payments are applied to principal.
Is my data saved anywhere?
No. All calculations happen in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.