Prepay Loan vs. Invest Calculator

Solve the ultimate financial dilemma: Is it better to use surplus cash to eliminate your mortgage or invest in index funds and equities?

Loan & Investment Assumptions

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๐Ÿ† Financial Verdict
Prepaying Saves More
Results in a net difference of $0 at loan maturity.
Strategy 1: Prepay First, Then Invest
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Debt-free in 0 years, then invest full EMI
Strategy 2: Pure Market Investing
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Invest surplus monthly for full 25 years

The Math: Prepaying vs. Investing

This calculator does not simply compare the loan interest rate to stock returns in isolation. It simulates real-life cashflow redeployment.

The Hidden Advantage of Prepaying First: Once your home loan is completely paid off, your original monthly EMI is no longer owed to the bank. You can now redirect both your old EMI and your monthly surplus into high-growth investment portfolios for all remaining years!

Key Factors in Your Decision

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I prepay my mortgage or invest in the stock market?

It depends on your loan interest rate, risk tolerance, and tax bracket. Prepaying your loan provides a guaranteed, risk-free return equal to your loan rate (e.g. 7%). Stock index funds historically yield 10%โ€“11% before taxes, but with market volatility. Indian borrowers comparing Mutual Funds can run INR scenarios in our SIP vs Home Loan Prepayment Calculator.

What is the 'Prepay First, Then Invest' strategy?

By prepaying aggressively, you extinguish your debt years earlyโ€”simulate accelerated debt payoff timelines using our 1 Extra EMI Per Year Tool or Lump Sum Prepayment Calculator. Once the loan is gone, you redirect your entire former EMI into index funds for exponential compounding.

How do taxes affect this decision?

Investment gains are typically subject to capital gains taxes (15%โ€“20%), which lowers your net investment yield. Check risk-free post-tax debt ROI in the Prepayment Savings & ROI Calculator or preserve emergency liquidity tax-free in a linked Mortgage Offset Account.

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