Refinance Break Even Calculator 2025

Free calculator to determine exactly when refinancing pays off

David Rodriguez, Refinance & Rate Specialist
16 min readExpert
Mortgage RefinancingRate AnalysisMarket Trends
42
Months Avg
$8K
Avg Closing
$189
Avg Savings/Mo
3.5
Years Break-Even

๐Ÿ’ฐ Calculate Your Break-Even Point!

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๐Ÿงฎ Free Break-Even Calculator

Your Break-Even Analysis:

Break-Even Point

42.3 months

(3.5 years)

5-Year Net Savings

$3,340

30-Year Total Savings

$68,040

Rate Difference

0.80%

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๐Ÿ“ Break-Even Formula

Break-Even Point = Closing Costs รท Monthly Savings

Example: $8,000 closing costs รท $189 monthly savings = 42.3 months (3.5 years)

Rule of thumb: If you plan to stay longer than break-even point, refinancing makes sense!

Calculate your exact savings with current 2025 rates!

๐ŸŽฏ Get Exact Numbers

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๐Ÿ’ต Closing Costs Breakdown

Cost ItemTypical RangeAverage
Origination Fee0.5-1.5% of loan$2,000-$6,000
Appraisal$300-$700$500
Title Insurance$500-$1,500$1,000
Credit Report$25-$100$50
Recording Fees$100-$300$200
TOTAL$6,000-$10,000

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โœ… When Refinancing Makes Sense

Staying Longer Than Break-Even

If break-even is 3.5 years and you'll stay 5+ years, you'll save money.

Rate Drop 0.75%+

Larger rate drops = bigger savings = faster break-even.

Improved Credit Score

Higher credit = lower rates = better break-even point.

Cash-Out Needs

Need cash for home improvements? Refinance can provide funds + lower rate.

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