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Refinance Savings Calculator

Compare your current mortgage to a refinance option. Calculate break-even points, total interest savings, and monthly payment changes.

Estimated monthly savings

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New monthly payment
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Break-even
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Lifetime interest saved
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Interest savings compare your remaining schedule to the full new term. Refinancing usually pays off only if you stay past the break-even point.

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Results are planning estimates based on the formula shown below. They are not a quote, a loan approval, or tax advice.

Worked example

Current Loan
$300,000 at 5.5% with 25 years remaining
New Loan
$300,000 at 4.5% for 20 years
Closing Costs
$6,000
Monthly Savings
$254
Break-Even
24 months

How it works

Calculate monthly P&I with current loan; calculate new P&I with refinance terms; compare total interest paid over remaining life. Break-even point = (Closing Costs) / (Monthly Savings). Assess if refinance pays off before selling or moving.

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