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Mortgage Payoff Calculator

Calculate your mortgage payoff date, compare extra payments and biweekly schedules, and estimate interest saved with a clear amortization schedule.

Balance type

Frequency

Extra payment

Payoff quote

Accelerated payoff date

Aug 2046

Accelerated

Payoff snapshot

Readable at long values

Months saved

67m

Interest saved

$85,124

New monthly

$2,395

Payoff quote

$320,855

Per diem

$57

Extra payments cut 67 months and save 85124 in interest. |Baseline: Mar 2052|Accelerated: Aug 2046

Compare payoff scenarios

Save different payment strategies and compare payoff dates, new payments, time saved, and interest saved side by side.

ScenarioFrequencyExtra planExtra amountBaseline payoffAccelerated payoffNew paymentPeriods savedInterest saved
Current scenario · New monthly · MonthlyMonthlyMonthly$250Mar 2052Aug 2046$2,39567m$85,124
Save another payment strategy to compare it with the current setup.

Baseline schedule

Standard
#DatePaymentBalance
1Oct 2026$2,145$319,588
2Nov 2026$2,145$319,174
3Dec 2026$2,145$318,758
4Jan 2027$2,145$318,340
5Feb 2027$2,145$317,919
6Mar 2027$2,145$317,496
7Apr 2027$2,145$317,071
8May 2027$2,145$316,644

Accelerated schedule

+Extra
#DatePaymentBalance
1Oct 2026$2,395$319,338
2Nov 2026$2,395$318,673
3Dec 2026$2,395$318,004
4Jan 2027$2,395$317,332
5Feb 2027$2,395$316,656
6Mar 2027$2,395$315,976
7Apr 2027$2,395$315,292
8May 2027$2,395$314,605

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About this calculator

Method, formulas, and limits.

What this does

Calculates how extra payments, biweekly payment schedules, and lump-sum contributions affect your mortgage payoff date and total interest paid. It compares your current loan path against an accelerated payoff scenario, lets you save multiple payoff strategies side by side, and exports the comparison as CSV or a printable report.

Who it is for

Homeowners who want to pay off their mortgage earlier by making extra principal payments or switching to a biweekly payment schedule. Also useful for anyone comparing the long-term cost of different payoff strategies.

How it works

The calculator uses a fixed-rate monthly amortization formula. Your loan balance earns interest each period, and your payment first covers that interest before reducing the principal. Extra payments go directly toward principal reduction, shortening the remaining term and lowering total interest.

Limitations

Assumes a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Does not handle adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), escrow changes, PMI removal dates, or lender-specific payoff quote calculations. Biweekly savings are modeled as the equivalent of one extra monthly payment per year.

Key calculations

Monthly Payment
Calculate the fixed payment for a fully amortizing loan. payment = balance × (rate/12) / (1 − (1 + rate/12)^(−remainingMonths))
Interest for a Period
The portion of a payment that goes toward interest. interest = outstandingBalance × (annualRate / 12)
Principal Reduction
The remainder of the payment after covering interest. principal = payment − interest, which grows each month as the balance shrinks.
Payoff Quote
The total needed to close the loan including per-diem interest. payoffQuote = principalBalance + perDiemInterest × daysSinceLastPayment

Reference ranges

Extra Payment Amount
Even an extra $50–$100 per month can shorten a 30-year mortgage by several years. A common target is one extra full payment per year, often achieved through a biweekly schedule.
Interest Rate Impact
Rates below 4% make extra payments less compelling if you can invest the difference. Rates above 6% make early payoff more attractive as a guaranteed return.
Payoff Timeline
A 30-year loan with no extra payments runs the full term. Adding $200/month on a $300,000 loan at 6% can shorten the term by 8–10 years and save over $100,000 in interest.

How to use it

  1. 1.Enter your loan detailsInput your current mortgage balance, interest rate, remaining term in months, and monthly payment amount.
  2. 2.Set your payoff quote dateEnter the date you want a payoff quote for. The calculator adds per-diem interest from your last payment date to that quote date.
  3. 3.Add extra paymentsEnter an extra monthly principal payment, a biweekly schedule option, or a one-time lump sum to accelerate your payoff.
  4. 4.Compare baseline vs acceleratedThe calculator shows your current loan path and the accelerated path with extra payments. Save multiple strategies to compare payoff dates, new payments, and interest savings side by side.
  5. 5.Review and exportReview the amortization schedule, then use CSV export for spreadsheet analysis or Print for a PDF-ready report.

The baseline and accelerated paths show identical results because no extra principal is being applied. You can still see the standard amortization schedule and payoff timeline for your current loan terms.

If the regular monthly payment is too low relative to the interest accruing each month, the principal balance will not decrease fast enough and the loan will never fully amortize. This can happen with very high interest rates or very low payments.

No. A payoff quote typically includes per-diem interest that has accrued since your last payment date, plus any lender-specific fees. The quote amount is almost always higher than the principal balance shown on your statement.

Yes, this calculator is designed for fixed-rate mortgages and uses a standard monthly amortization model. It does not handle adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), interest-only loans, or negative amortization products.

No. It only calculates payoff timing, payoff quotes, and interest savings for your own planning purposes. Your lender will provide an official payoff statement with exact figures when you request one.

A biweekly schedule effectively makes one extra monthly payment per year because you make 26 half-payments (equivalent to 13 full payments) instead of 12. On a $300,000 30-year mortgage at 6%, this can save over $70,000 in interest and shorten the loan by about 5 years.

No. Private mortgage insurance (PMI), property taxes, and homeowner's insurance are not included in this model. The calculator focuses on principal and interest only, which are the components that change with extra payments.

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