2% of your repayment. Let's say you're paying on a weekly or monthly basis. Let's say monthly basis you're paying roughly $2000. If you add extra 2% under $2000, that 2% extra can save you 14 to 15 years on interest.
Ideally, you want your extra payments to go towards the principal amount. However, many lenders will apply the extra payments to any interest accrued since your last payment and then apply anything left over to the principal amount. Other times, lenders may apply extra funds to next month's payment.
After you have the payoff letter, you can send the final payment to your mortgage lender. Before sending over the funds, ask the mortgage lender how they want to receive them. Depending on your situation, you might choose to transfer or wire the funds. It's a good idea to track the payment to ensure it goes through.
The key is to specify to your lender that you want your extra payments to be applied to your principal. If you don't make this clear, you may find the extra payment going toward the interest you owe rather than the principal.
2% of your repayment. Let's say you're paying on a weekly or monthly basis. Let's say monthly basis you're paying roughly $2000. If you add extra 2% under $2000, that 2% extra can save you 14 to 15 years on interest.