How extra payments work
The calculator simulates amortized monthly interest on remaining principal balances and highlights the exact interest and months saved from accelerated payoffs.
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Estimate payoff time, total interest and total paid when you add extra monthly payments to a bank loan, credit card, or personal debt.
The calculator simulates amortized monthly interest on remaining principal balances and highlights the exact interest and months saved from accelerated payoffs.
Target higher-interest credit cards and digital loans first while maintaining minimum required payments on lower-rate SACCO or mortgage facilities.
Quick Answers
Extra monthly payments go directly toward reducing the loan's principal balance on reducing balance facilities, which immediately lowers the interest charged in subsequent billing cycles and accelerates payoff time.
Under Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) prudential guidelines and the Consumer Protection Act, many retail loan facilities allow early principal reduction without hefty penalties, but it is important to check your specific loan agreement terms.
Calculators are for planning and estimation only. Verify final tax, payroll, loan, investment or property figures with the relevant institution or adviser.