Refinance Savings Calculator

Calculate refinance savings from old and new loan details plus costs — see monthly savings, total savings and break-even.

Refinance Savings Calculator

Calculate refinance savings from old and new loan details plus costs — see monthly savings, total savings and break-even.

Remaining balance($)

Old rate(%)

Old remaining years

New rate(%)

New term years

Closing costs($)

Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.

Old payment vs new payment; Monthly savings = old - new; Break-even = costs / monthly savings; Total savings = (old*oldYears*12) - (new*newYears*12 + costs)

How does this work?

Refinance savings is old payment minus new payment monthly, total is old total minus new total plus costs, break-even is costs divided by monthly savings.

Longer new term lowers monthly but may increase total cost vs shorter old term — compare total, not just monthly.

For YMYL, ensure you will stay beyond break-even and have good credit for best rate.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional financial advice.

Quick Answer

Refinance Savings Calculator computes calculate refinance savings from old and new loan details plus costs — see monthly savings, total savings and break-even. Formula: Old payment vs new payment. Example: With $280k, 7% for 25y left: $1,923/mo.

How to Use This Calculator

1Enter remaining balance, old rate and years left, new rate and term, plus closing costs.
2Calculate to see old vs new payment, monthly savings and break-even.
3If break-even > expected stay, not worth it.

Formula Used

Old payment vs new payment; Monthly savings = old - new; Break-even = costs / monthly savings; Total savings = (old*oldYears*12) - (new*newYears*12 + costs)

Refinance savings is old payment minus new payment monthly, total is old total minus new total plus costs, break-even is costs divided by monthly savings.

Longer new term lowers monthly but may increase total cost vs shorter old term — compare total, not just monthly.

For YMYL, ensure you will stay beyond break-even and have good credit for best rate.

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Worked Example

With $280k, 7% for 25y left: $1,923/mo. New 6% for 30y: $1,679/mo, saving $244/mo, break-even 16.4 months, but total cost higher due to 5 extra years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QIs lower monthly always better?

No, 30y vs 25y adds 5 years interest. Compare total cost, not just monthly.

QNo-cost refinance?

Lender covers costs via higher rate — payment slightly higher, no upfront.

QWhen refinance?

When new rate at least 0.75-1% lower and you stay beyond break-even.

Formula Used

Old payment vs new payment; Monthly savings = old - new; Break-even = costs / monthly savings; Total savings = (old*oldYears*12) - (new*newYears*12 + costs)

Refinance savings is old payment minus new payment monthly, total is old total minus new total plus costs, break-even is costs divided by monthly savings.

Longer new term lowers monthly but may increase total cost vs shorter old term — compare total, not just monthly.

For YMYL, ensure you will stay beyond break-even and have good credit for best rate.