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Definition: This calculator determines the new monthly payment (EMI) after making a lump sum payment toward your mortgage principal.
Purpose: It helps homeowners understand how additional payments affect their monthly mortgage obligations.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula recalculates the amortization schedule based on the reduced principal after the lump sum payment.
Details: Understanding the impact of extra payments helps in financial planning and can lead to significant interest savings over the loan term.
Tips: Enter your current mortgage balance, lump sum amount, monthly interest rate (divide APR by 12), and remaining months. All values must be valid (lump sum < balance).
Q1: How does a lump sum payment affect my mortgage?
A: It reduces your principal, which can either lower your monthly payments or shorten your loan term.
Q2: What's a typical monthly mortgage rate?
A: For a 6% APR, the monthly rate would be 0.005 (6%/12). Adjust based on your actual rate.
Q3: Can I use this for other loans?
A: Yes, it works for any amortized loan (car loans, personal loans) with fixed payments.
Q4: Does this account for prepayment penalties?
A: No, check your loan terms for any penalties before making large extra payments.
Q5: Why doesn't my payment drop proportionally?
A: Mortgage payments are front-loaded with interest, so principal reductions have a non-linear effect.