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Go to Calculator →UVR vs. Pesos: The Inflation Gamble in Colombia
Why does your debt go up even if you pay every month? Understand the danger of UVR and why amortizing is your best defense.
The 10% Allowance Strategy: Your Best Tax-Free Savings Account
Most UK mortgages allow a 10% penalty-free overpayment. Discover why this is mathematically superior to almost any savings account.
The 'Cliff Edge': Surviving the Fixed-Rate Expiry
Your 2% fixed rate is ending, and 6% rates are waiting. Learn how to calculate the exact lump sum needed to keep your monthly payments unchanged.
Term vs. Payment? Survival Strategy in an Unstable Economy
In a crisis, Cash Flow is king. Why it is safer to reduce the monthly payment rather than the loan term, even if it is mathematically more expensive.
Mortgage Subrogation: How to Save Thousands of Euros at Zero Cost
Your bank hopes you don't know the Bersani Law. Discover how to transfer your mortgage for free and lower your installment today.
Special Repayment: Why You Must Use Your 5% Right
Most German mortgages allow 5% special repayment per year. Learn why not using this right costs you thousands.
The Refinance Breakeven: Points vs. Rate
Is that lower interest rate actually cheaper? How to calculate the 'Breakeven Point' to ensure you don't lose money on closing costs.
PMI Destruction: The Race to 20% Equity
Private Mortgage Insurance is 'dead money'. Learn how to calculate the exact lump sum needed to eliminate it and unlock a 20%+ ROI.
Variable Mortgage with CAP: Security Has a Price (Convenient?)
Afraid of variable rates but fixed is too expensive? Find out if the Mortgage with CAP is the right strategy to protect your budget.
Maternity Capital in Mortgage: Why You Can't Wait
Don't spend maternity capital on renovations. Learn why early repayment of a mortgage with maternity capital saves millions of rubles in interest.
The Great Debate: Lowering Monthly Payment vs. Shortening Term
Discover the mathematical truth behind the most common mortgage dilemma. Learn when to choose cash flow over net worth using opportunity cost analysis.
Don't Pay Off Your 0.5% Mortgage!: Asset Management in the Age of Inflation
With variable interest rates of 0.4-0.5% in Japan, learn the mathematical reasons why you should invest in the S&P 500 or global equities rather than making prepayments.
Bonus Payment Trap: How to Pay Off Flat 35 Smarter
The 'bonus payment' on your mortgage might actually be losing you money. We explain how to reduce total interest paid by switching to monthly payments only.
Tenure Reduction vs. EMI Reduction: Planning for Retirement
Retiring at 55? Your home loan shouldn't retire at 60. How to align your mortgage freedom with your career sunset.
Home Loan Overdraft (Maxgain/Smart Save): The Liquidity Hack
Why park your emergency fund in a savings account earning 3% when it could save you 9% on your home loan? Understanding the OD facility.
Gongjijin Arbitrage: Your Boss Helps Pay for Your House, Are You Using It Right?
The Housing Provident Fund is not just forced savings; it's a repayment weapon. Learn how to use your Gongjijin balance to offset commercial loan principal and maximize wealth efficiency.
The French Amortization Trap: Why Early Payments Matter Most
Why does your bank love the first 5 years of your mortgage? Understand the mechanics of front-loaded interest and how to hack the curve.
Euribor vs. Inflation: When Debt is Your Ally
Amortize mortgage or invest? In times of high inflation, paying your debt quickly may not be the best mathematical strategy.
Commissions for Early Repayment: The Guide to the New Mortgage Law
Does your bank charge you for saving money? Discover the legal limits of cancellation fees in Spain and how to avoid them.
提前还贷潮 (Tiqian Huandai): Following the Trend or Being Rational?
Everyone is prepaying their loans. Should you join? Use math to compare financial returns with mortgage interest to make your own rational decision.
CAT Reality Check: Your 12% Rate is Really 18%
Do you think you only pay interest? Discover the hidden costs in the Total Annual Cost (CAT) and why your mortgage is more expensive than you think.
Interest Bonification: Does the Government Pay Part of Your Loan?
Find out if you are eligible for state support for subsidized interest. Use the calculator to see if amortizing still pays off with the subsidy.
The 'Bi-Weekly' Hack: 13 Months in a 12-Month Year
How to pay off a 30-year mortgage in 25 years without feeling the pinch. The simple math trick banks don't advertise.
Building Society Contract vs. Repayment: The Interest Bet
Should you repay your loan or save in the building society contract? A mathematical analysis of the interest bet for property owners.
The Avalanche Method: High-Interest Debt Destruction
Stop paying the smallest debt first. Learn why the mathematical 'Avalanche' method is the only logical option with high interest rates.
Borrower Insurance: The Hidden Gold Mine of Your Loan
Does your loan insurance cost you a fortune? Thanks to the Lemoine Law and early repayment, discover how to save thousands of euros.
Amortize to Escape the Debt-to-Income Ratio: Free Your Budget
The bank says you can't buy a new car? Blame your Debt-to-Income Ratio. Learn how strategic amortization unlocks your financial life.
Mastering Mortgage Amortization: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how mortgage amortization works, the difference between French and German systems, and strategies to pay off your loan faster.
The Ultimate Guide to Mortgage Amortization: French vs German vs American Systems
Understand the differences between French, German, and American amortization systems and choose the best one for your mortgage.