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Use this savings calculator to examine the benefits of investing in a series of certificates with different maturities, also called a Certificate Ladder. Using this strategy, you can benefit from higher interest rates for longer maturities, while achieving better liquidity, rather than investing in a single long-term certificate.
Definitions
Annual interest rate
Annual interest rate. Maximum interest rate is 20%.
Loan length (months)
Total length, or term, of your original auto loan in months.
Original loan amount
The original amount financed with your auto loan, not to be confused with the remaining balance or principal balance.
Additional monthly payment
Your proposed extra payment per month. This payment will be used to reduce your principal balance.
Monthly scheduled payment
Monthly principal and interest payment based on your original loan amount, term and interest rate.
Monthly accelerated payment
Scheduled payment plus additional monthly payment.
Total savings
Total amount you would save in interest if you made the accelerated payment until your loan was paid in full.
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