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Amortization Schedule Calculator

Amortization is paying off a debt over time in equal installments. Part of each payment goes toward the interest, and the other part goes toward the loan principal. With mortgage amortization, the amount going toward principal starts out small, and it gradually grows larger month by month. Meanwhile, the amount going toward interest declines month by month for fixed-rate loans.

Your amortization schedule shows how much money you pay in interest and principal over time. Use this calculator to see how those payments break down over your loan term.

What is an amortization schedule?

An amortization schedule is a table that lists each regular payment on a mortgage over time. A portion of each payment is applied toward the principal balance and interest, and the amortization schedule details how much will go toward each component of your mortgage payment.

Initially, most of your payment goes toward the interest rather than the principal. The schedule will show as the term of your loan progresses, a larger share of your payment goes toward paying down the principal until the loan is paid in full at the end of your term.

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When applying for a mortgage, you will most likely be presented with the option to pay points to lower your interest rate. In order to determine if this investment is worthwhile for you, you will need to know the amount of your loan, the interest rate before the purchase of points, and the interest rate after the purchase of points. You will also need to know the length of the loan and your savings rate.

Did you know that the advertised APR and the APR you really pay on a loan isn't necessarily the same? It's true! By the time you include other factors such as closing costs, your APR will not be exactly what you thought it was.

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How long will it take to break even on a mortgage refinance? Use the mortgage refinance calculator to sort through a multitude of factors including your current interest rate, the new potential rate, closing costs and how long you plan to stay in your home. The mortgage refinance calculator helps sort through the confusion and determine if refinancing your mortgage is a sound financial decision.

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This calculator shows you possible savings by using an accelerated biweekly mortgage payment. Biweekly payments accelerate your mortgage payoff by paying 1/2 of your normal monthly payment every two weeks. By the end of each year, you will have paid the equivalent of 13 monthly payments instead of 12. This simple technique can shave years off your mortgage and save you thousands of dollars in interest.

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  • The current value of your home

  • The number of years before you plan to sell the home

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  • The interest rate on your loan

  • The length of your loan

  • The number of points applied to your loan

  • The closing costs when you purchased the home

  • The annual taxes for the property

  • The annual insurance for the property

  • The PMI rate

  • The Federal tax rate

  • The State tax rate

  • The amount of your deductions

 

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Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

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