Paying Off Car Loan Early | Principal vs Extra Payment Explained

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  • WATCH as I show you how Paying OFF car loan EARLY principal payments works out in your favor. It is the winning equation that banks don't what you know this but it can save you thousands of dollars.
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    You have two choices when sending extra money to your lender when paying off car loan early. Principal payment or extra monthly payment. Principal payments allow you to pay off car loan early. Also, paying off car loan early, good for credit? Not always but I'd chose no payments every time. Principal payments work like this all the money goes straight to the principal balance reducing how much you owe and how much you pay in interest. Monthly payments are required per your agreement and sending extra money just pays up the loan and does nothing to you pay off your loan early or get out debt faster.
    It does not matter if you have a car loan, student loan, mortgage, personal loan or some other type of auto related loan. As long as you don't have prepayment penalties and is a simple interest fixed rate loan extra money towards the principal will help you pay off your loan faster while saving you money. If the choice was paying off car loan faster vs investing, I would chose paying off the car loan. Investing is great and needed but think about how much more you could invest once you pay off your debt and become debt free.
    Making extra principal payments helped me pay off my truck early, 50 months ahead of schedule and saved me thousands in interest. Give it a try this stuff really works.
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  • @DiamondEdwards
    @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +90

    Check out my video ruclips.net/video/NoXHrcdZItI/видео.html showing how I used this method to pay off a $40K truck in 34 months - 5 Tips to paying off a car loan early. I show exactly how principal payments should look on loan. Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe.

    • @dawneishahill3900
      @dawneishahill3900 4 года назад +1

      You wouldn't happen to know if principal payments can be made to federal student loans ???

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +4

      Dawneisha Hill check with the servicing company but when I had Navient any amount over the interest due that month went to principal as long as I made the extra payment with the monthly payment. I didn’t have to request it. My car loan and mortgage were the opposite. I had to request it. If you can’t another option is to open a saving account and put all your extra payments there and make one big payment when the time is right! Good luck and thanks for supporting the channel.

    • @dawneishahill3900
      @dawneishahill3900 4 года назад +1

      My pleasure. Thanks for responding. You got yourself a new subscriber.

    • @JeonGregory
      @JeonGregory 3 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing that knowledge my question is. How can I setup a Principal payment and can credit union bank accept it !

    • @vickyf1051
      @vickyf1051 3 года назад

      @@dawneishahill3900 no its veh loan

  • @jeffalex
    @jeffalex 3 года назад +884

    made a call to my bank right after watching this video. i had thought my extra payments were going towards principal this whole time! but the bank was just holding on to it. i had them put it towards principal, and then i came back here and hit the like button. thank you!

    • @AdrianCardoza
      @AdrianCardoza 3 года назад +13

      You can do that? I’ve been paying extra each month but haven’t specified that it be principal.

    • @jeffalex
      @jeffalex 3 года назад +19

      @@AdrianCardoza i think of your loan is through the car manufacturer it’s easier. but mines is through a bank and they just keep my extra balance and apply it to the next month’s due balance. but i actually want it to go towards principal right then and there

    • @AdrianCardoza
      @AdrianCardoza 3 года назад +18

      @@jeffalex interesting. My loan is through a credit union. I’ll call them tomorrow!

    • @kimberlywinkfield876
      @kimberlywinkfield876 3 года назад +17

      @Jeffrey Alex you have to specifically tell them you want it towards principal
      If done by check in the memo part let them know it’s towards principal
      This will definitely knock time off your loan

    • @jayem5807
      @jayem5807 3 года назад +1

      Ok, what? I need to do more research 😩

  • @VictorMartinez-dv6md
    @VictorMartinez-dv6md 3 месяца назад +21

    I am 43 years old and realizing more and more how my parents failed me on topics such as these. I currently have 5 children and will be a better guide for them. It’s time we all be more proactive to end the generational curses.

    • @Impekible1
      @Impekible1 Месяц назад +1

      I agree with this so much.!!!

    • @Wilde_Childe
      @Wilde_Childe 9 дней назад

      Same here! I am 45 and just now realized how ignorant I and my whole family have been . It's a travesty that the system is purposefully designed to keep us this way.

  • @manoloanleu1720
    @manoloanleu1720 3 года назад +402

    The 3 people who disliked this are car dealers and banks

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +21

      😂 Couldn't have said it better myself. 😅

    • @sorayabaudin1657
      @sorayabaudin1657 3 года назад +7

      Exactly

    • @2000rayc
      @2000rayc 3 года назад +2

      if i have 23k left to pay on car. but interest rate is 16.4. can i just give 23k for the car. or do they want interest still?

    • @anglin904
      @anglin904 3 года назад

      Hehe🤣🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @2000rayc
      @2000rayc 3 года назад

      @@anglin904 he he?

  • @griselleisara3799
    @griselleisara3799 3 года назад +79

    I owe 5,000. On my car. Can’t wait to pay this off. Almost there 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @salvadorllerenas140
    @salvadorllerenas140 3 года назад +518

    Bro this is the stuff we need to be taught in schools! Seriously thanks for the good look brother 🙏 you will save many people so many thousands of dollars. Seriously you’re a great person!

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +6

      I appreciate that!

    • @gladiator_games
      @gladiator_games 2 года назад +14

      I agree with that. School not teaching us how money, loans , principal , and interest works.

    • @waterheaterservices
      @waterheaterservices 2 года назад +1

      School teaching how to have Party approved correct thinking, speech and voting.

    • @misterjoey3384
      @misterjoey3384 2 года назад

      School's only purpose is to make you a good dent slave

    • @DIDDYTBABY
      @DIDDYTBABY 2 года назад +2

      When it’s the “school to prison” pipeline why would they. Malcolm said it best. Only a FOOL allows his ENEMY to teach his children

  • @ntoomey2147
    @ntoomey2147 2 года назад +259

    When making your payments on the principal you MUST speak to a representative and let them know that the extra money you're paying is on the principal. Otherwise they will automatically apply towards the next payment which will still have the interest rate applied fees. Paying towards the principal will remove the interest rate fees.

    • @Metrix72
      @Metrix72 2 года назад +34

      You said it best because I was really confused what he was saying thanks

    • @427skies
      @427skies Год назад +20

      Unless you pay through capital one. You can apply the principal yourself.

    • @georgiafearnley8696
      @georgiafearnley8696 Год назад +3

      Hi! Please can you explain this more? I am slightly confused, so when they were automatically applying it to your next payment, was it deducted? or were you still having to pay interest on the full amount each month?

    • @ntoomey2147
      @ntoomey2147 Год назад +11

      @@georgiafearnley8696 The best way I can answer that is with an example. When make a car payment, part of your payment will be on the principle (cost of the car) and the other part will be on the interest (the loan). When you pay your regular payment you can add whatever your principle is to your regular payment. You will need to call them and let them know that the extra amount you paid you would like for it to be applied on the backend of your loan (last payment). This will prevent you having to pay interest on that last payment. If you do this to 3 or 6 or however many payments you will shorten your loan term and save a lot of money by not having to pay the interest on those payments on the backend.
      I hope that made sense and answered your question. Some creditors have a prepayment restriction. Some will let you do it a couple of times and some won't let you do it all. Some will give you a prepayment penalty.

    • @keianasimpson7162
      @keianasimpson7162 Год назад

      How to apply money through the principal? The month I paid was 12/24 and now that I paid more than double my monthly payment, my next payment due date went to March

  • @donnamariegayle194
    @donnamariegayle194 2 года назад +14

    Thank you so much. I sent $2000.00 my car payment and told them to put it towards my principal. I didn’t follow up and they didn’t do it. Telling me I don’t have to pay for the next four months. I informed them that their calls are recorded and I specifically advised that it’s a principal deposit. My account was updated. They gave me stories until I requested to speak to a supervisor, it took three days before it reflected on my account and this conversation was going on for two weeks. So watch out for them and follow up.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you didn't fall for their games.

  • @brandonberg7703
    @brandonberg7703 Год назад +76

    Bought a car for $15,000 with 27% interest rate. I noticed after a year of payments, my balance was only $1000 less. My wife stumbled upon your video in January and started the principal payment, and now we are at 12,000.
    Thank you!

    • @sken17
      @sken17 10 месяцев назад +23

      27% interest!?!? Thats INSANE!
      Get a lower rate if you can. If you can't get a lower rate, pay that off immediately

    • @Tesla_702
      @Tesla_702 9 месяцев назад +7

      dang 27 apr insane . that 15k car is prob 30

    • @bootyodor4555
      @bootyodor4555 8 месяцев назад +6

      you need to refinance like yesterday lol

    • @brandonberg7703
      @brandonberg7703 8 месяцев назад

      @bootyodor4555
      About the last 2 months, they stopped putting it towards the principal and put it towards the interest. I can't get anyone to answer the phone.

    • @TheSpecialist54
      @TheSpecialist54 7 месяцев назад

      @@brandonberg7703 send in a money order with instructions to apply to principal. always have a paper trail, banks lie to us their job is to make money for the company/bank.

  • @peppaminttea
    @peppaminttea 4 года назад +177

    I love that you used visual examples instead of just being a talking head. Thank you!!

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +8

      Thank! For all my visual learner out there!💪

    • @2000rayc
      @2000rayc 3 года назад +1

      if i have 23k left to pay on car. but interest rate is 16.4. can i just give 23k for the car. or do they want interest still?

    • @jayem5807
      @jayem5807 3 года назад +1

      Subscribed for that reason

    • @steveagomez7
      @steveagomez7 2 месяца назад

      Yes thank you for that! Showed exactly what was needed. @@DiamondEdwards

  • @thatoneginger7530
    @thatoneginger7530 4 года назад +225

    Principal payments, just paid an additional 2,000$ towards my car on top of my monthly payments, all because of this video, great help :)

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +10

      Nice work! Feels good to see that balance drop right? Pay attention to next months regular payment and compare the amount of interest paid to this month and you will be smiling even more! Glad to help and I'll be adding new videos twice a week so make sure you notifications are turned on. Thanks for supporting my channel.

    • @juanguzman1563
      @juanguzman1563 2 года назад

      Hey this really scared me but I’m going to do this next month. I have 13,000 left on my car, with my regular payment, I want to put at least $1000 to the principal. Is that good or not. Also if the results are good should I increase the amount towards my principal.

    • @thatoneginger7530
      @thatoneginger7530 2 года назад +3

      @@juanguzman1563 do it if you can afford it, if not anything additional to the principal will do goood to combat interest, preferably at least double the payment.

    • @adhamkadaj520
      @adhamkadaj520 2 года назад

      Is it possible to make the monthly payment and the complete rest of the principal with that extra principal payment?

    • @PhilMarshall91
      @PhilMarshall91 Год назад

      Does this method or principal only apply if your are paying an extra $4000+ consistently ? At point the saving on interest is a mute point

  • @alikayosan1692
    @alikayosan1692 4 года назад +91

    I just calculated and I basically just bought the bank another car smh, thanks for the knowledge brother

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +20

      Once we start seeing interest for what it is a penalty for borrowing money we start thinking and moving differently. Thanks for supporting the channel!

    • @alikayosan1692
      @alikayosan1692 4 года назад +6

      Diamond Edwards yes sir keep up the good work bro my eyes are open now 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @pbj0815
      @pbj0815 3 года назад +2

      Same 😖😖😖😖

    • @pacs0508
      @pacs0508 2 года назад +2

      I bought them three cars off of one loan. We rob the bank and we go to prison. They rob the consumer and they make a profit.

    • @alikayosan1692
      @alikayosan1692 2 года назад

      @@pacs0508 criminal system

  • @eddiefifita8551
    @eddiefifita8551 3 года назад +24

    I’m over here being Mr Extra smh I kept wondering why I felt like my balance BARELY EVER moved... thanks for this!

  •  2 года назад +134

    When referencing corporate America, he said “They don’t really care about you as they make it seem” realest thing he said...I’ve seen & experienced it first hand in the DMV. Black ppl aren’t really respected in corporate America. Glad that he was able to get out of there and become his own boss 💪🏽 *850 tycoons repair*

  • @nicolek.1839
    @nicolek.1839 2 года назад +92

    Most of us thought we were doing the right thing, being responsible and getting ahead by behaving like Mr. Extra all the while these banks have had us over a barrel, punishing us for our ignorance and sense of responsibility.
    Thank you for letting us know how we can financially fight back.
    I’ve been paying hundreds beyond my minimum payment every month assuming the bank was moving the extra funds to the principal. If only I knew this sooner but I’m so glad I have this knowledge now.

  • @edwardmoore9959
    @edwardmoore9959 3 года назад +85

    This is something I've been doing for years. I keep my cars for a minimum of ten years and I have a strong hatred for car payments. This is why I get the maximum loan length, usually six years, and pay it off within 2 to a maximum of three years. I like the flexibility in the event some unforeseen emergency comes up like unexpected home repair.
    Basically if my required payment is $225/month I send in $300+. The extra goes to the principle and overall lowers the amount of interest I pay. i make sure to designate the extra payment amount (ex. $75) is for principle.
    I also do the same thing for my home. I've saved tons of money on avoided interest by doing this.
    I love his analogy of equating interest to being a penalty for borrowing money.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +9

      I tend to keep my cars for a long time too. After I paid off my last car which was my last debt, I started saving money for my next car. Two years later, I have enough to buy a nice car but have no plans to replacement either of our cars. One is 5 years old and the other is 11 years old. When I time come I will just pull the cash from the car fund which I no longer fund.
      Some people have requested that I do this video covering mortgages. That is a great idea because the savings on a mortgage will be huge! Great Job Edward and thanks for sharing!

    • @edwardmoore9959
      @edwardmoore9959 3 года назад +8

      @@DiamondEdwards One of the things I like about people like you is the willingness to make videos on financial literacy that is spot on and will be useful for YEARS to come.
      One of the things I've preached to family, friends and anyone willing to listen is that debt is slavery. As long as you have it you must service it.
      The less debt you have, the more freedom you have to pursue your dreams and aspirations.
      Keep doing what you're doing. You're making a positive contribution to the financial literacy that society sorely needs.

    • @ESBEAUTII
      @ESBEAUTII 2 года назад

      Omg I’m going to do this. I got my car in March and I’ve been paying over the amount due but all for nothing because I wasn’t making the extra amount a principal only payment but it’s not too late to start because I want it paid off earlier

    • @margaritaramos3393
      @margaritaramos3393 2 года назад

      Question. I have a car payment of 397.00. Looking to put 1500.00 down. Should I tell the bank I want the 1103.00 to go to principal?

    • @xojoeel
      @xojoeel 4 месяца назад

      so when youve done this and paid off your loan balance to 0$ but says you still have 20 more payments will it just close or how does that work any one know?

  • @TheJUiCy1117
    @TheJUiCy1117 3 года назад +26

    Man I am so mad at myself! I’ve been paying extra for the past 4 years and just now seeing this video!! Thanks for sharing this knowledge.

  • @felesiaawang705
    @felesiaawang705 3 года назад +35

    Had Ive known this method long time ago I would've had debts freedom. Anyways better late than never. Thanks a million.

    • @2000rayc
      @2000rayc 3 года назад +1

      if i have 23k left to pay on car. but interest rate is 16.4. can i just give 23k for the car. or do they want interest still?

  • @TotalHealthJunkie
    @TotalHealthJunkie 3 года назад +26

    omg thids is insaaaaaaaaaaaane. I am so pissed at myself for not having learned this sooner. Thank you thank you

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +3

      Always verify your payments were applied correctly!

    • @pbj0815
      @pbj0815 3 года назад

      @@DiamondEdwards how???!

  • @sacha242
    @sacha242 Год назад +4

    Wow! This is was so insightful and helpful. Here I was thinking paying extra was the right thing but when I checked my balance the math was NOT mathing. Thank you for explaining why!!! Knowledge js power. Pirinciple payments here we come.

  • @joshpeeler9464
    @joshpeeler9464 4 года назад +113

    I've watched a few videos and read many articles about payments and principle. This is hands down the best explanation I've heard so far! Very well explained. Thank you!

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +4

      Wow, thank you for watching I''m glad was helpful.

  • @anntigonnesekhmet8448
    @anntigonnesekhmet8448 3 года назад +5

    My bank is going to get their butts kicked for this! I told them to add to principle at first without understanding what that meant cause the folks told me to do it. I was paying 2k a month for my car. 1500 extra. And they were telling me they were adding towards principle but were thanking me for "paying a couple months ahead of time". That term really caught me in this video. I have been doing the math and its exactly as this example stated! My extra payments felt like they were going no where! I am not as low as i should be on my car. Smh. This helped so much. Going to call those guys and raise hell for them not doing as I've asked. Thank youuuuu !

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +2

      And I wouldn’t let up until every payment is corrected! Good on you for knocking this debt out. #nopayments

  • @poincianacouponing1622
    @poincianacouponing1622 Год назад +8

    Thank you for this. Most of us have parents that are either financially illiterate or learned all this the hard way yet never felt the need to pass that info on. This helps SO MUCH!

  • @brandieceasar5258
    @brandieceasar5258 3 года назад +21

    Wow I’m so glad I watched this! I can’t believe in 2 years we’ve paid almost 3k in interest 🤢
    Calling my bank tomorrow! And the car isn’t even paid off yet

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +8

      Right one year I paid $1900 in interest. I'll be paying cash for any car I purchase in the future. I work to hard to gave these people my hard earned dollars!

    • @2000rayc
      @2000rayc 3 года назад

      @@DiamondEdwards so if my car is only 23k left. and the intrest was 16.4. and i have the money to pay that 23 k. can i do that or do i still have to pay intest. payments havent started yet

    • @2000rayc
      @2000rayc 3 года назад

      and if tats the case. should i do a co-sgin to bring it down. then pay? i have money to pay what the car really cost. but can i avoid that interest if i give 23k.

  • @HeyItsJay24
    @HeyItsJay24 2 года назад +20

    Those examples hurt my soul because I had done it the Mr. Extra way a couple years ago. At the time I couldn't figure out what the big deal was about paying off early, because all it did was push my next payment out. But that's because appearently I wasn't actually paying it off early. Excellent content. We all need a mindset shift to take control of our finacial futures and content like this helps alot.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  2 года назад

      Thank you for that comment. Trust me when I say a lot of what I’ve learned cost me a check.

    • @seancoh5301
      @seancoh5301 Год назад

      @@DiamondEdwards Hey, could you help me out. I just got a car and I think I’m going the Mr. Extra way and I’m a bit confused if he is paying double but his monthly is $736.66 each month

  • @rokucam1958
    @rokucam1958 3 года назад +8

    Thank you SO much for this. I'm a visual person and have been looking for examples of what principle vs interest payments look like on paper. This is perfect!

  • @nicknateful
    @nicknateful 23 дня назад

    I just bought a new truck for $44,000 and we get fairly large quarterly and annual bonuses at work and was wondering about using this method and those bonuses to pay this truck off asap. But you explained it very well thank you!!

  • @adejahmichelle
    @adejahmichelle 3 года назад +2

    Right now it’s paying more than the minimum payment .. glad came across this video!

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching. Hit'em where it hurts! Any extra is good just make sure it is going towards the principal.

  • @itskaylaelizabeth2227
    @itskaylaelizabeth2227 3 года назад +16

    This was so helpful! I had no idea this was a thing. I got my first car in 2019 and was paying so much each month only for me to STILL owe a huge majority of my loan. Now I know. This has been a life saver. Thank you!

  • @gussta1
    @gussta1 3 года назад +21

    How does this channel not have move subs? You're dropping great info that everyone needs to hear and you're making it easy to understand. Keep up the good work!

  • @nursealaia2170
    @nursealaia2170 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this 🙏🏾

  • @rtsunlimitedcable
    @rtsunlimitedcable 3 месяца назад

    Thank You! I paid off my car in 3.5 years 1.5 years earlier with NO penalty. Thank you

  • @gabriellewilliams1048
    @gabriellewilliams1048 3 года назад +10

    POWER OF PRINCIPLE PAYMENTS! Thank you.

  • @ozkarwinter8124
    @ozkarwinter8124 3 года назад +8

    My finance charge is $11,000 for a $20,000 car 💀 72 months to pay it off at $448 monthly. I had no idea this was my grand total until I looked over some paper work! It’s my first time purchasing a car. I’m Hoping to send money in as a principal only to avoid losing out on thousands 😪

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +2

      That would be your bet assuming you don't any gotcha's in the loan terms. Principal payments all day. A tough lesson for but we should always look at the total cost of the loan before we sign on the dotted line. You may find this video interesting ruclips.net/video/EL1IlyEf0-k/видео.html

    • @FlexSZN23
      @FlexSZN23 3 года назад +1

      Refinance the loan.

  • @chrisleventis488
    @chrisleventis488 4 года назад

    Great work! Thank you!

  • @jamesmoss4382
    @jamesmoss4382 3 года назад

    Thank you so much ! I needed a break down.

  • @CloudGuerra
    @CloudGuerra 3 года назад +4

    Thank you for the clear explanation and graphs. A solid teacher!

  • @necelashawn7850
    @necelashawn7850 3 года назад +5

    Hands down one of the BEST videos I’ve ever seen on RUclips thank you soooo much for taking the time to share your knowledge sharing this video with everyone I know

  • @SimplySammy923
    @SimplySammy923 2 месяца назад

    I just checked my account and I’ve been Mrs. Extra for 2 years. I just noticed a principle only payment now. Going to use that only from now on. Thank you so much.

  • @joysanders2261
    @joysanders2261 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @andreaarmenta3659
    @andreaarmenta3659 4 года назад +6

    Great video!!! Really helped me out with understanding more about principal!!! You the man!!!!!! Gracias amigo

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for the kind words. I'll keep videos coming.

  • @MoniqueMakesULaugH
    @MoniqueMakesULaugH 3 года назад +3

    Great, informative video and I like the visuals ‼️I’m glad the bank that financed my car has a payment AND principal online option🙌🏾

  • @myeshadapisces
    @myeshadapisces 3 года назад

    You explained this so well🙏🏾 Than you

  • @chancefaida9588
    @chancefaida9588 3 года назад

    This was very useful, thank you!

  • @Kiaras_YT
    @Kiaras_YT 3 года назад +3

    You did an EXCELLENT job of explaining the principle payment method.

  • @keishadrake3422
    @keishadrake3422 3 года назад +4

    AMAZING 😳KNOWLEDGE IS POWER ..WISH I KNEW THIS 4 YRS AGO 😔

  • @stellarytc1629
    @stellarytc1629 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for explaining it so clearly bro!

  • @KM1980Music
    @KM1980Music 3 года назад

    Awesome video! Thanks for the information!!

  • @Sharon-jw9rz
    @Sharon-jw9rz 3 года назад +6

    Most importantly, thank you for making a video that gets straight to the point. Thank you also for the resource, examples and your own personal example. All this time, I thought I was hitting the principal. Now I know!

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад

      Thank you Sharon for the kind words. That is exactly what this channel is about and you are the perfect example of the type of people we need in this community. So, if you haven't done so, subscribe and turn on your notifications because I have a lot more on the way! Thanks again😀

  • @kadieolson1870
    @kadieolson1870 4 года назад +4

    Great info! Thanks for sharing this. I always pay a little extra on our payment but from now on I'll pay it separate as a principal only.

  • @SoberAF1
    @SoberAF1 3 года назад +2

    Thanks, I’ve watched several videos and this is finally what I needed

  • @Anastacia_Vasquez_702
    @Anastacia_Vasquez_702 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for this!

  • @diz354
    @diz354 4 года назад +4

    🔥 I’ve never heard of this method I’m gonna see if I can do it this week

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад

      @Dizzy Roth The best part is your have to double your payment. Any extra on the principal will help. Check out my video in the pinned post to see it in action.

  • @pabloa8961
    @pabloa8961 2 года назад +7

    Amazing content! Keep up with this great videos.
    Just one question: the only benefit of the “extra payment” approach is having the “peace of mind” of not being forced to pay next month, correct? Otherwise I do not see other reason for using that approach over the principal payment path.
    Thank you!

  • @Juniorgomez42
    @Juniorgomez42 3 года назад

    This is an awesome explanation 👏 thank you!

  • @robertgonzales3681
    @robertgonzales3681 3 месяца назад

    After watching a couple of your videos. For me it's better for me to begin paying off the Principal on my two cars.

  • @naheerameer8268
    @naheerameer8268 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for this! Just got into two car loans (one is 5 mo old the other is 1 mo) and I told my wife these loans are not going to hang over us - we’re paying them off earlier than 3 years even though they gave us the rate for 60 months. I was making the same mistake of paying more on both so far until I watched this. Even though BMO doesn’t have a quick principle payment option outside of calling them, I’m still going to call them every month now to make that additional principal payment because I caught on after 5 months of overpaying that they were only reducing my due amount from the next payment and not decreasing my principal at all! Thank you for helping me catch this early on as we tread the path to debt free!

  • @southernbelle850
    @southernbelle850 3 года назад +3

    I've watched 3 videos before this one with people yapping about Dave Ramsey and didn't explain jack.. I learn in the way you just explained everything.. the side by side was perfect.. 👍

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад

      I appreciate that and hope it helps you get it paid off faster!

  • @brittanysherida
    @brittanysherida 3 года назад +1

    Subscribed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @hannahjoy3622
    @hannahjoy3622 4 года назад +1

    Great video!! This one was definitely more informative than others I searched lol. Thank you 😊

  • @KickinItWithTea1111
    @KickinItWithTea1111 3 года назад +4

    Wow, thank you for breaking this down! You're truly a gem because some of us never thought nothing of this. All we know is how to make an extra payment toward the whole loan balance! Moving forward I will apply this method in the future making 1 payment toward principal and 1 toward the loan! #newsubbie 🔐🔥💯

  • @EJO_VZN
    @EJO_VZN 3 года назад +4

    You learn something new every day! I was about to make an extra payment on my car loan, something I do often. I noticed for the first time that it was asking me if I would rather make a principal only payment. I didn't know that was, so here I am :)
    Thanks for your information, liked and subbed. I'm grateful that I can take a good habit I already had and build on it!

    • @nicolek.1839
      @nicolek.1839 2 года назад +2

      Same here!!! I’ve been paying a couple hundred beyond my minimum payment assuming the bank was moving the extra funds to the principal. I kept seeing the principal only option but kept ignoring it. What a fool I was!!!!

  • @nicholelasher1811
    @nicholelasher1811 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for these videos!

  • @el8370
    @el8370 3 года назад +5

    This is one of the most clear videos I've seen....showing numbers for both sides......great video my friend....thanks for the info.

  • @covinapee1977
    @covinapee1977 3 года назад +4

    What a blessing this is!! This video is right on time for me. I was just about to double up on my car payments next month. RUclips suggested your video in my feed. After watching this I will be paying on the principal.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад

      I'm glad it connected at just the right time!

  • @DivineSoul999
    @DivineSoul999 2 года назад

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you for an amazing demonstration!!!

  • @carlosquintero9280
    @carlosquintero9280 2 года назад

    Great video man…
    I learned so much on this video it’s crazy
    Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @VinceLymburn
    @VinceLymburn 3 года назад +3

    This was such a helpful video! I was just adding money to my monthly payment each time. Did not know the interest was doing that to me. Going to start adding in an extra principal payment every month now!

  • @cultconfrere
    @cultconfrere 4 года назад +7

    thank you for this video - it was super informational. i made a car purchase this year and i rushed the process. i owe more than i thought i was led to understand. however, although i plan to practice some pro activity in my life I am very much a reactive person. the knowledge in this video has now given me a killer concrete plan and it's gonna be worth it. much appreciated.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад

      Thank you for the kind words. I am glad it helped and I know you can kill it. Stay focused!

  • @fc2fast4you
    @fc2fast4you Год назад

    Thanks for this video!

  • @MattHGameDev
    @MattHGameDev Год назад

    Gosh thank you! Simple and easy to understand.

  • @jasminechavis4213
    @jasminechavis4213 4 года назад +3

    Wow thank you so much for this information. I’ve been trying to figure out how to pay my car down faster. I realize making the extra payment is my problem.

  • @sfcrmsa
    @sfcrmsa 3 года назад +5

    Principle payments work the best for me. Like you said either is good, the quicker the better because the banks, credit unions, lenders and other financial institutions are not in best interest in you saving money.

  • @xe4330
    @xe4330 2 года назад

    Yo!! Thank you for this clear explanation 😁🤘🏽

  • @elizabethodongo24
    @elizabethodongo24 2 года назад +1

    Knowledge is POWER well said!

  • @korruptcontent954
    @korruptcontent954 Год назад +2

    I'm going to be doing some principal payments.
    I cannot have this loan on me for 72 months!

  • @k_escobar917
    @k_escobar917 4 года назад +8

    Knowledge is power! You said it best man. Wish I knew this before sending in a big payment towards my monthly payment. The good thing is I now know better how principle and interest works and I technically dont have a payment til October 2020 lol. I'm gonna send the extra payments as usual but for the principal balance thanks man.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +4

      Your on FIRE! What will you use all that new found money once that payment is out of your life? IRA, next car, savings, investment property?

    • @tiannabenjamin6649
      @tiannabenjamin6649 3 года назад +1

      I would like to know how you went about making only a principal payment? My bank does not give me an option to make principal only payment when paying online.

    • @godschild2219
      @godschild2219 3 месяца назад

      @@tiannabenjamin6649 did u end up getting the answer on this

  • @vey8826
    @vey8826 Год назад

    Thanks so much for clearing this up! This video was very helpful! 👌💯

  • @T2010_
    @T2010_ Год назад

    Super helpful details! Thanks, Diamond!

  • @shavasiacoleman6656
    @shavasiacoleman6656 3 года назад +4

    I pay my car note biweekly. It's due monthly. I also pay $200 to the principal once a month.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад

      That's the equivalent of one extra payment a year and $200/month towards your principal. You definitely saving yourself some money in interest. Keep up the good work💪

    • @mariot7403
      @mariot7403 2 года назад

      @@DiamondEdwards have a question they charge interest on principal payments too?

  • @Ph.Tran88
    @Ph.Tran88 3 года назад +4

    Whoaaaaa thank you! Learned so much from you

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Stacy! It's these comments that keeps me coming back. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!! More hot tips coming every week!!!

  • @linosalcedo3774
    @linosalcedo3774 2 года назад

    awesome video Diamond!

  • @martha28
    @martha28 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for this video!!

  • @Kadirguler27
    @Kadirguler27 2 года назад +2

    That's excellent but there's a big problem of marijuana smoking in rentals these days. Have you had to deal with that and how do you prevent it? The smell of marijuana is really hard to get out of the cars and the vents It makes it hard to rent the car to someone else afterwards *850 tycoons repair*

  • @benchavez2056
    @benchavez2056 2 года назад +5

    Great explanation video, absolutely true about banks pushing next due date to maximize their interest payments. Now I know that I must call the bank and tell them to apply extra payments towards principal because there is no option to make principal only payment online or at bank branch. They are too sneaky in the name of profits. Again awesome and thorough video, I greatly appreciate your efforts sir.

  • @kyokendl373
    @kyokendl373 2 года назад

    I’m subscribing right tf now. 🙌🏾 Thank you.

  • @NorthTownVegas
    @NorthTownVegas Год назад

    Thank you, my brotha! Thank you🙏🏼

  • @MariaJeanLimaBean
    @MariaJeanLimaBean 4 года назад +5

    Principle payments👌🏽

  • @rodrigohoyos319
    @rodrigohoyos319 3 года назад +9

    I just bought my car two days ago and you sir have honestly helped I had to take out a $11,000 loan because of the interest rate but thanks to you that loan will be gone in a year .. two thumbs up to this video it’s something everyone should see

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +1

      One year, that is great Rodrigo! Thanks for supporting our channel and share this video with a friend to help spread the word.

  • @MrSwagrus
    @MrSwagrus 9 месяцев назад

    very good info bro thanks!!!!!!

  • @johnhartley4721
    @johnhartley4721 3 года назад

    Great video! We are going to start doing this asap, thanks.

  • @brownsuga929
    @brownsuga929 3 года назад +3

    Im soooo much debt i can't sleep at night. But I'm trying to come up with a plan. You REALLY helped me understand this principle vs payment thing!! New Subscriber here!! Thank you!!

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +3

      Welcome to the community! Getting out debt can be very challenging but you can do this. It requires you to make some really tough and uncomfortable decisions. Surround yourself with voices of people talking about where you want to be and stay focused. I had a $100k in debt before I woke up! Check out this playlist I put together it has some good information without any fluff. Reachout with any questions you may have either here or IG @diamonddedwards. ruclips.net/p/PLdKOWk-Vo99x5f7ohkrIHy4_uzOLyW27m

    • @brownsuga929
      @brownsuga929 3 года назад +1

      @@DiamondEdwards thank you!! I actually do have a question my car was just repossessed and I have the money now to get it back but I'm wondering does it make sense to get it back and start trying to pay it down? I need my car for work. I was about to be stupid and get another car instead but saw your video and said no no no lol.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +2

      Hey sorry for the delayed response. I try to get to every comment ASAP. If it was me and know what I know about how repossessions this is what I would do. I would work with the lender to get it back and try to negotiate out any fee associated with the repossession. HOWEVER, if I know I still was going to have trouble making the payment, I was start looking at ways to sell it and cover difference. It is much better if you control the sell of the vehicle vs the lenders. They are coming after you for the difference so they don't care about getting max value out of the vehicle check out this video for more information and options. ruclips.net/video/UfTqCwOjgOI/видео.html Thanks for supporting the channel.

    • @brownsuga929
      @brownsuga929 3 года назад +3

      @@DiamondEdwards thank you for getting back with me. I got it back yesterday and I work full-time as a nurse which used to be a stable field but now everything is caught in a glitch. Anyways I humbly thank you for your informative videos and I'll go check that video out! 🙏🏾❤🖤💚

    • @LibraChick43
      @LibraChick43 3 года назад +2

      @@brownsuga929--- Congratulations on getting your car back!!!!! Best wishes to you and stay safe!!!!!

  • @JonesChaney82
    @JonesChaney82 3 года назад

    Excellent Video my brother, keep doing what your doing!

  • @darkstar4982
    @darkstar4982 3 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for this !!! Have been trying to trade in my car for my dream car but everyone tells me I am upside down right now. My loan for my current car (Nissan Altima) is 12,402 but the value of my car is 8,000. I want a Dodge Charger RT just because it’s the only car I want and I would much rather have a paid off Charger. So I will be making these principal payments and hopefully that lowers my loan so I can get out of this car already.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +4

      Just like relationships, never bring old baggage into a new relationship or it would work and your wasting everyone time. Only with cars your wasting money! Get your car paid off, get any other debts paid off and start investing. Before long you will have the cash to buy and drive whatever you want with no payments.

  • @jelissadelee3447
    @jelissadelee3447 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for breaking it down so easy, I had 97 honda for 5 years but had get a new car. Sept 2019 bought first car at 23 found 2016 kia at 24k miles for $10k. My payment is on the 1st month and during the month recently I am making as many principal payments $234 or more. I'm trying get it paid off by next summer if not early. I miss not having a car payment.

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +3

      Say that last part again for the people in the back!
      Sounds like you made a wise and reasonable purchase. Keep this up and you'll be saving, investing and building wealth in no time if you are not already! That is what this channel is all about. Welcome to the community Jelissa😀!

    • @jelissadelee3447
      @jelissadelee3447 3 года назад +1

      @@DiamondEdwards Thank you! It was reasonable cause I don't have fancy gadgets like backup camera, blind spot sensor and all that. Wouldn't change my decision one bit

  • @notabadcookie
    @notabadcookie 3 года назад

    Well done, thank you!

  • @LifewithDrGraham
    @LifewithDrGraham 2 года назад

    Thank you, actually learned something valuable today

  • @tolucafan619
    @tolucafan619 4 года назад +3

    Thanks a lot Mr Diamond Edwards, question i have a monthly payment of $545 on a Toyota Tacoma 2018 just refinance, so I can start send my first payment to bank, but just send it to the principal or split principal and interest! Thank you so much

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  4 года назад +4

      Send in your required monthly payment and any additional payments should be marked as principal payments if you want to save on interest and get it paid off faster. Extra monthly payments will just pay your loan up. Good luck and thanks for watching.

  • @sunshineperez5532
    @sunshineperez5532 3 года назад +3

    Do you recommend paying your car payment a few days early ? If so , by how many days in advance and how many days after should you pay principal? Thank you for your information. Your videos are so helpful . New subscriber 😀

    • @DiamondEdwards
      @DiamondEdwards  3 года назад +2

      No not really. Make your regular payment and make additional payment as you can throughout the month or save it all and make one big principal payment. When does not matter nearly as much as how much and how often. One month I make 5 principal payments. My goal was to get it paid off as fast as possible to get my hands on that pay raise which is what it feels like once you pay off your car.

  • @hgo883
    @hgo883 11 месяцев назад

    Well thought out and aligned video!