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The Duplex Mortgage Calculator With Extra Payments helps property investors calculate mortgage payments for duplex properties while accounting for additional payments that can reduce the principal balance and overall interest paid.
The calculator uses the standard mortgage formula with extra payment adjustment:
Where standard payment is calculated as: \[ Standard\ Payment = Loan\ Amount \times \frac{monthly\ rate \times (1 + monthly\ rate)^{number\ of\ payments}}{(1 + monthly\ rate)^{number\ of\ payments} - 1} \]
Explanation: The calculator first determines the standard monthly mortgage payment, then subtracts any extra payments to show the adjusted payment amount.
Details: Making extra payments on a duplex mortgage can significantly reduce the loan term and total interest paid, improving investment returns and building equity faster.
Tips: Enter the loan amount, interest rate, loan term in years, and any planned extra monthly payments. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: How do extra payments affect my duplex mortgage?
A: Extra payments reduce the principal balance faster, which decreases the total interest paid and can shorten the loan term significantly.
Q2: Should I make extra payments on my investment property?
A: This depends on your financial goals. Extra payments build equity faster but may not provide the highest return compared to other investment opportunities.
Q3: Are there prepayment penalties for duplex mortgages?
A: Some mortgages have prepayment penalties. Check your loan agreement before making extra payments to avoid unexpected fees.
Q4: How much can I save with extra payments?
A: The savings can be substantial. Even small extra payments can reduce the loan term by several years and save thousands in interest.
Q5: Should I pay down my duplex mortgage or invest elsewhere?
A: This depends on your mortgage interest rate, risk tolerance, and other investment opportunities. Generally, if your mortgage rate is higher than expected investment returns, paying down the mortgage may be advantageous.