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Mortgage Refinance Calculator

Compare your current loan to a new rate and see the break-even month.

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Refinancing can lower your payment, but closing costs take time to recoup. Compare your current loan against a new rate and term on the Compare tab to estimate monthly savings and how long until refinancing pays for itself.

How this calculator works

Enter your numbers and the monthly payment recalculates instantly — no submit button, no page reload. The payment breakdown separates principal, interest, taxes, insurance, PMI and HOA. Use the tabs to view a full amortization schedule, compare scenarios side by side, or work backward from a monthly budget. Your inputs are encoded in the page link so you can bookmark or share a scenario without any account.

Frequently asked questions

When does refinancing make sense?

Generally when the monthly savings recoup your closing costs before you plan to sell or refinance again — the break-even point.

What are typical refinance closing costs?

Often 2%–5% of the loan amount. Divide those costs by your monthly savings to estimate the break-even in months.

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