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Understanding Home Loan Amortization

Amortization is the process of spreading out a loan into a series of fixed payments over time. While your monthly payment stays the same, the portion that goes toward principal and interest changes with every payment. In the beginning, a large part of your payment covers interest. As you pay down the balance, more of your payment goes toward the principal.

This calculator helps you see that process in detail and reveals the powerful impact of making extra payments. Even a small additional amount each month can significantly reduce the total interest you pay and shorten the life of your loan by years.

Home Loan Amortization Calculator

Enter your exact loan details to analyze your payoff schedule. Fees are capitalized monthly for an accurate reflection of the total cost of credit.

Interpreting Your Results

Your loan analysis provides a clear comparison between your standard repayment plan and an accelerated plan with extra payments:

• Payoff Timeframes: See a direct comparison of how many years and months it will take to pay off the loan in both scenarios.
• Interest & Fees Saved: These are the most impactful numbers. The calculator shows you exactly how much money you will save in interest and fees by making extra payments. This can often amount to tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan.
• Loan Balance Chart: The line graph visualizes your progress. You can see the "Accelerated Balance" line declining much more steeply than the original, showing how quickly you can build equity and become debt-free.
• Total Cost Comparison Chart: This bar chart breaks down the total cost of your loan (principal, interest, and fees) for both plans, offering a stark visual of the money saved with an accelerated strategy.