Originally Posted by ImpaKtz
I dont know how much of a different 9% compared to 4% makes in the long run..
6 year loan data:
At 4
% your payment (principle and interest) On a $20,000 loan would be $312.90 per mo with total interest paid at $2,529.06
At
9% your payment (principle and interest) on a $20,000 loan would be $360.51 per mo with total interest paid at $5,956.77
This of course assumes you make your payments on the exact due date - before or after will effect interest numbers either way. (always make your payments early if possible) or best yet - make two payments a month (if you get paid every two weeks) you will pay your loan off sooner!
Now go get that bad boy!!