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The Mortgage Shortcut: Save $145,000 and 8 Years with Simple Prepayments


Mortgage Prepayment Masterclass

The Hidden Math of Mortgage Freedom

Stop donating your hard-earned wealth to the bank. Master the principal-only shortcut.

The 'Amortization' Trap

In a standard 20-year loan, your bank charges interest on the total balance every single month. During the first 60 months, you aren't really buying a house—you're just renting the money. By making prepayments, you effectively "kill" future interest before it has a chance to exist.

Total Interest Paid Over 20 Years

$541k

STANDARD
PAYMENTS

SAVE $145k
$396k

1 EXTRA
EMI/YEAR

Scenario: $500,000 Loan @ 8.5% Interest

The 13th EMI

Divide one EMI by 12 and add it monthly. Shaves 4 years off. Use EMI Tool

10% Step-Up

Increase EMI by 10% annually with your raise. See the Comparison Math.

Bonus Kill

Put 50% of bonuses into principal via our Lumpsum Tool.

Turn Saved Interest into Wealth

That saved $145,000 can become $1M+ in a retirement fund. Plan your exit with the Retirement Planner.

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