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Refinance Break-Even Calculator

Find the month a refinance pays for itself. Enter current and new payments plus closing costs, we'll show monthly savings, break-even, and lifetime savings.

Break-Even

24.3 mo

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Current monthly payment
USD / mo
New monthly payment
USD / mo

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Refinance closing costs
USD

Origination, appraisal, title, recording, escrow.

Remaining loan term
years
Monthly savings
$350
Lifetime savings
$96,500
Closing costs
$8,500
Remaining term
25 yrs
How this is calculated

Break-even = Closing costs ÷ Monthly savings

Lifetime savings = (Monthly savings × 12 × Years) − Closing costs

If you hold past break-even, the refi pays for itself. Sell before, and you lock in a loss.

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FAQ

Common questions

What's a good break-even period?

Most homeowners aim to recoup refi costs within 24–36 months. If you plan to stay or hold the property longer than the break-even, the refi makes sense. Investors with shorter hold periods should be more conservative, under 18 months is the safer target.

Should I roll closing costs into the loan?

It pushes break-even out (you're financing the costs at the new rate) but preserves cash. The break-even math still works, just compare apples to apples. For investment property, rolling costs in is common because every dollar of preserved cash funds the next deal.

How does this differ from a no-cost refi?

A 'no-cost' refi just bakes the closing costs into a higher rate. The break-even is technically infinite (no upfront cost) but you pay more interest forever. Run both options through this calculator: the lower rate with costs is usually better if you'll hold past break-even.

Does this account for tax effects?

No, this calculator shows pre-tax savings. Mortgage interest deductibility (where it applies) means a portion of those savings is offset by lower deductions. For a tax-aware view, multiply lifetime savings by (1 − marginal tax rate) on the deductible portion.
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The break-even math is necessary but not sufficient. We'll layer rate forecasts, hold-period scenarios, and lender shopping into the decision.