Northwest Financial Advisory
    Book a Free Call
    FREE FINANCIAL TOOL

    What if you could pay off your mortgage years early?

    Most BC homeowners never realize that small extra payments can shave years off their mortgage and save tens of thousands in interest. This calculator shows you exactly what's possible — no sign-up required.

    25 years
    Typical Canadian mortgage amortization
    $100,000+
    Interest paid on average BC mortgage
    Free
    This calculator
    $
    $

    20.0% of home price

    25 years
    5%
    $
    $

    Standard Payment

    $2,326

    monthly

    Total Interest: $297,926

    Payoff Time: 25.0 yrs

    Accelerated Bi-Weekly

    $1,163

    Bi-Weekly

    Interest Saved: $48,349

    Time Saved: 3.5 yrs

    With Extra Payments

    Add extra payments above to see your savings.

    Mortgage Amount

    $400,000

    Total Interest

    $297,926

    Total You Pay

    $697,926

    Interest Saved

    $48,349

    Mortgage Balance Over Time

    Payment Breakdown

    Total Cost$697,926
    Principal
    Interest

    On a $400,000 mortgage at 5% over 25 years, switching to accelerated bi-weekly saves you $48,349 in interest and pays off your mortgage 3.5 years sooner. That's money that could go into your RRSP or TFSA instead.

    Interest adds up fast

    On a $550,000 mortgage at 5.5% over 25 years you'll pay over $450,000 in interest alone — nearly as much as the home itself.

    Small extra payments have massive impact

    An extra $300 per month on that same mortgage saves over $60,000 in interest and cuts nearly 4 years off your amortization.

    Your mortgage and your financial plan work together

    Paying down your mortgage faster frees up cash flow for RRSP contributions, TFSA savings, and life insurance — all working together as one strategy.

    Want to see how your mortgage fits into your overall financial plan?

    Book a free call with Sarah →

    This calculator is for illustrative and educational purposes only. Mortgage insurance premiums are based on CMHC rates as of 2024. Results are estimates only. Always consult a licensed mortgage professional and financial advisor. Sarah Lovett is licensed in British Columbia (LIC-2025-0059458-R01).

    Avatar
    Hi there! I'm Anna, Sarah Lovett's virtual assistant. Ask me anything about insurance, savings, or government programs — or book a free call with Sarah right now.