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David J.
  • Investor
  • shawnee oklahoma
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Extra Payment verses HELOC - Resolved?

David J.
  • Investor
  • shawnee oklahoma
Posted

Seems like something involving math would have a well defined answer.  Yet I cannot find a clear answer to the question no matter where I look. 

Suppose I have a $200K loan at 5% for 30 Years that I want to pay off quickly. If I have $1,000 extra to spare each month,  which method should I use?

  • Pay an extra $1,000 / mo toward principle
  • Pay an extra $20K using HELOC and pay down HELOC $1,000 / mo until paid then repeat

Thank you :)