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Extra Repayment Calculator

See how much time and money you can save by making extra repayments

Extra Repayment Calculator

See how much time and money you can save by making extra repayments on your home loan. Even small additional payments can have a significant impact on your loan term and total interest paid.

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Important Information

This calculator provides estimates for illustrative purposes only. Results are based on the information you provide and should not be considered financial advice. Actual loan terms may vary. Contact our team for personalized advice.

The Power of Extra Repayments

Making extra repayments on your home loan is one of the most effective ways to reduce your interest costs and pay off your mortgage faster. Even small amounts can have a dramatic effect over time.

How Extra Repayments Work

  • •Pay more than your required minimum each month
  • •Extra amount goes directly to reducing principal
  • •Less principal means less interest charged
  • •Compounds to huge savings over time

Financial Benefits

  • •Reduce loan term by years or decades
  • •Save tens of thousands in interest
  • •Build equity in your home faster
  • •Achieve financial freedom sooner

Strategies for Extra Repayments

1.

Weekly or Fortnightly Payments

Pay half your monthly amount every fortnight to make extra annual payments without changing your lifestyle

2.

Salary Increase Boost

When you get a pay rise, direct part or all of it to extra repayments instead of lifestyle inflation

3.

Lump Sum Payments

Use tax refunds, bonuses, or gifts to make occasional large additional payments

4.

Offset Account Strategy

Keep savings in an offset account linked to your loan to reduce interest while maintaining emergency funds

Example: The Power of Extra Payments

On a $500,000 home loan at 6% interest over 30 years:

  • •Standard payments only: Total interest $579,000+ over 30 years
  • •With $200/month extra: Save ~$150,000 in interest and finish 10 years earlier
  • •With $500/month extra: Save ~$280,000 in interest and finish ~18 years earlier

Government Benefits

Grants & Offers

Available Support & Schemes

First Home Guarantee: Buy with as little as 5% deposit without LMI

First Home Owner Grant: Up to $10,000 for eligible first home buyers

Stamp Duty Concessions: Reduced or waived stamp duty for eligible buyers

Home Builder Grant: Financial assistance for new builds and renovations

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