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Mortgage Payoff: Lump-Sum Strategy

Annual $10K extra principal payment on $300K mortgage at 4% APR = 7-8 year payoff reduction (30→22 years) + saves $80K-100K interest. Average household $5-10K annual bonus/tax refund = $400K-500K m...

Editorial Team February 25, 2026

Mortgage Payoff: Lump-Sum Strategy

Annual $10K extra principal payment on $300K mortgage at 4% APR = 7-8 year payoff reduction (30→22 years) + saves $80K-100K interest. Average household $5-10K annual bonus/tax refund = $400K-500K mortgage acceleration possible

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*Key Metrics: Mortgage Payoff | Timeline: 20-25 mins | Effort: Minimal | ROI: $40,000-120,000*

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