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Lump sum against debt calculator

Apply a windfall to a balance.

Built and reviewed by Dovanic, Founder and editor, FreeByteLast reviewed: 2026-08-18
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11%
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Interest saved

$2,831

Months saved

1 yr 4 mo

With these inputs, interest saved comes to $2,831. Months saved works out to 1 yr 4 mo. The result assumes rate stays at 11%.

New balance
$17,000

What moves the number · Interest saved

Input−10%Now+10%
Balance$2,367$2,831$3,357
Rate$2,411$2,831$3,302
Monthly payment$3,353$2,831$2,450
Lump sum$2,596$2,831$3,056

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Apply a windfall to a balance.

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Starting figures

Balance
$22,000
Rate
11%
Monthly payment
$500
Lump sum
$5,000

What it returns

Interest saved
$2,831
Months saved
1 yr 4 mo
New balance
$17,000

How to read the results

With the defaults above, interest saved works out at $2,831.

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