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It’s just $10 per month, right?

The Story:

Sam and Diane need the internet in their new home, so they look at internet packages. They decide to go for the second tier internet, saving them $10 per month. And of course, they apply that extra $10 per month towards their mortgage.

It’s just $10 per month, right?

Well, just $10 per month extra will save Sam and Diane $7,078.40.

High five! Sam and Diane will take that!

The Math:

  • Home price: $315,000
  • Interest rate: 4.185%
  • Term: 30 years
  • Prepayment: $10 per month
  • Savings: $7,078.40

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