如何计算Mortgage Overpayment
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Mortgage overpayment pays more than the required monthly amount. Even small regular overpayments save tens of thousands in interest and cut years from the mortgage term.
公式
Interest saved from overpayment = Sum of interest on principal reduction across remaining term; Payoff acceleration = Original term − New term
- M
- Original mortgage balance (Currency)
- Extra
- Additional payment amount (Currency)
- r
- Annual interest rate (Percentage)
- n
- Remaining term (Years)
分步指南
- 1Overpayment reduces outstanding principal directly
- 2Less principal = less interest each month (snowball)
- 3Most lenders allow 10% of balance/year penalty-free
- 4Effect compounds — savings accelerate over time
例题解析
输入
£200k, 5.5%, 20yr, £200/mo extra
结果
Saves ~£28k interest; repaid 4 years early
常见问题
Is overpaying always the best use of money?
If mortgage rate > investment return, yes. 6.5% mortgage vs 4% bond returns → overpay. But 6.5% mortgage vs 10% stock market expected return → invest elsewhere.
Should I overpay if I have credit card debt?
No. Credit card rates (18%–25%) far exceed mortgage (6%–7%). Pay credit cards first. Mortgage is the cheapest debt; pay it last (strategically).
What if rates drop, can I refinance?
Yes, but refinancing costs $3–6k in closing costs. Break-even is 18–36 months. If you plan to stay, refinance. If overpaying for rate, overpay instead.
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