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What if I pay a bit more each month?

Extra payments calculator

Find out how much interest and time a little extra each month knocks off your bond.

Prime 10.75% · 25 September 2026

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Prime is 10.75%.

Original loan term
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Even small amounts go straight to capital.

Interest you’d save

R 605 016

Paid off 4 yrs 9 mo sooner — in 15 yrs 3 mo instead of 20 years

Standard repayment

R 15 228

With extra

R 16 728

Time saved

4 yrs 9 mo

Outstanding balance: standard vs extra paymentsWith extra paymentsStandard
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Assumes the rate stays constant and extra payments reduce capital immediately. Check whether your bank allows access to extra funds paid in (an “access facility”) — it’s a useful emergency buffer.

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