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What's the best day of the month to make mortgage overpayments?

What's the best day to make mortgage overpayments in this case:

- I make my normal mortgage payment (not the overpayment) on the 1st of each month.

- The interest is calculated daily.

- There's no limit to overpayments (mine are usually a few hundred pounds each time).

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    bhz-2 wrote: »
    What's the best day to make mortgage overpayments in this case:

    - I make my normal mortgage payment (not the overpayment) on the 1st of each month.

    - The interest is calculated daily.

    - There's no limit to overpayments (mine are usually a few hundred pounds each time).

    Although interest is calculated daily is it charged monthly? So the earlier the better. Interest compounds on a monthly basis.

    Make overpayments as frequently as you can. As you say interest is calculated daily. If allowable set up a standing order for the overpayments. This way you have control.
  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    The best time to pay is just after pay day.
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