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Refinance Break-Even Calculator

See how many months it takes for monthly savings to repay your prepayment penalty and refinancing costs.

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Break-even

33.7 months (2.8 years)

Saving $297/mo after refinance.

Current monthly payment$2,924
New monthly payment$2,627
Monthly savings$297
Annual savings$3,558
Total cost to refinance$10,000

A general rule: refinance only if you'll stay in the home (or hold the mortgage) longer than the break-even period. Get a quoted penalty from your lender — IRD calculations vary.

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