Calculator 05 — Savings

Refinance Calculator

Compare your current loan to a new rate or term. This calculator finds the month your closing costs are paid back through lower payments, and your total interest saved.

Current vs. New Loan

Current loan

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yrs

New loan

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Refinance Outcome
Break-even point
0 months
time to recover closing costs
  • Current monthly payment (P&I)$0
  • New monthly payment (P&I)$0
  • Monthly savings$0
  • Remaining interest — keep current loan$0
  • Total interest — new loan$0
  • Lifetime interest saved$0
Adjust the fields to see whether refinancing pays off.

How to read the break-even point

If you'll keep the home (or the loan) longer than the break-even month shown above, refinancing likely saves you money overall. If you expect to move or refinance again before then, the closing costs may not be worth it — even if the new rate is lower.

This calculator compares principal & interest only. It's worth also checking whether resetting your amortization to a new 30-year term (instead of matching your remaining years) changes the picture, since a longer term lowers your payment but can increase total interest paid.

Want the full picture on your current or new loan? Use the mortgage calculator for a complete amortization schedule.