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That may influence which products we write about, but it does not affect what we write about them. Here's an explanation of how we make money and our Advertiser Disclosure.JJess UllrichRRobert BruceUpdated Wed, Aug 27, 2025 6 min readGetting out of debt is always a worthy goal. After all, debt can weigh you down and hold you back from reaching other goals.But when it comes to certain loans, is there ever a time when you might want to reconsider paying off a debt? In certain situations, paying off a personal loan early can affect your credit in both good and bad ways.That said, the possible negative effect on your credit typically isn’t enough to outweigh the benefits of an early payoff. Here’s what to know about your credit, how early repayment could affect your credit and finances, and why the pros of paying off a personal loan early may outweigh the cons.This embedded content is not available in your region.You absolutely can pay off a personal loan early. The key is to check the fine print on your loan agreement.Some lenders charge prepayment penalties, typically up to 2% of the loan’s outstanding balance. These fees are exactly what you might think they are — a way for the lender to discourage you from pursuing early repayment. If you pay off a debt ahead of schedule, the lender collects less interest, which is bad for them, but great for you.If you refinance to a lower interest rate, prepayment penalties can also affect you. To do so, you would have to pay off your current loan with the higher interest rate, which would trigger the prepayment penalty before you could switch to the low-interest option.Before you sign anything, read your loan agreement to see if your contract includes a penalty for paying off your loan balance early. You could possibly negotiate that penalty with your lender.While you’re looking through those documents, it’s also a good idea to verify that everything matches what you discussed with the lender. Pay attention to the term of the loan, monthly payments, interest rate, APR, and prepayment penalty, if there is one. If something doesn’t match, make sure to get new paperwork created.Read more: 5 strategies to pay off your loan fasterLenders primarily rely on your FICO credit score when determining if you qualify for a loan and the rate you’ll receive. Your credit score can also influence your insurance rates and apartment options, so it’s important to maintain good credit.Here’s a look at factors that influence your FICO score:Payment history (35%): Missing or late payments will harm your credit scores. On the other hand, a history of on-time payments helps your credit.Credit utilization (30%): Your credit utilization is the percentage of credit you’re using relative to the total available to you. If you regularly charge up to the limit on your credit cards, for example, you likely have high credit utilization. Generally, the lower your credit utilization, the better your credit score.Length of credit history (15%): A longer credit history with multiple open accounts can positively affect your overall score. When you close an account, you can likely expect a temporary ding to your credit score, especially if the account has been open for a long time.New credit (10%): Opening several new credit accounts in a short time can hurt your credit score.Credit mix (10%): Having different types of credit — mortgages, personal and auto loans, credit cards — could boost your credit.Read more: How to check your credit score for freePaying off a personal loan early could affect the length of your credit history and your credit mix. If your personal loan is one of your oldest accounts, repaying it before your term is up could reduce the length of your credit history. This could result in a slight dip in your credit score. Early repayment may also hurt your credit mix, especially if you don’t have any other installment loans.That said, any dips to your credit will likely only be temporary, and early repayment could benefit you financially in the longer term. Not only will paying off your personal loan early free up more room in your monthly budget, but it could also make it easier to stay on top of your other monthly payments, positively affecting your payment history in the long term.While paying off your personal loan early could do some temporary harm to your credit, it can also help your finances in a few ways:Lower interest costs: If you pay off your personal loan early, you will pay less in interest. Depending on your interest rate and the time remaining in your loan term, it’s possible to save thousands of dollars.One less monthly payment: You’ll also have one less monthly payment to worry about, which could make it easier to track and manage your money.Improved cash flow: You’ll also likely have more cash on hand if you repay your personal loan early. More wiggle room in the budget could reduce your stress, especially in the wake of rising costs.As mentioned, you could see a slight dip in your credit score if you repay your personal loan before its term is up. Here are possible drawbacks of early repayment:May temporarily harm your credit: Paying off a personal loan early may hurt your credit mix or reduce the length of your credit history. That said, any dips you see will likely be small and temporary.Prepayment penalties: Some personal loan lenders charge prepayment penalties if you repay your balance before it’s due. That said, many lenders don’t charge you if you repay your loan early — look at your loan documents or speak with your lender if you’re not sure whether a prepayment penalty applies.Reduces your savings: If you dip into your savings to repay your personal loan early, you'll have less money in case of an emergency, such as a job loss or an unexpected medical bill.It could make sense to pay off your personal loan early if your goal is to reduce your interest costs and free up money in your budget. Paying off a loan also reduces your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, making you a more attractive borrower for future potential loans. For instance, if you plan to apply for a mortgage soon, repaying a personal loan early could increase your likelihood of getting approved for a home loan with a low rate.Before moving forward with early personal loan repayment, you’ll want to weigh the cost of any applicable prepayment penalty versus the interest you’d pay over the remainder of your loan term. If your prepayment penalty exceeds your interest savings, it’s probably smart to stick with your original repayment schedule.Also, make sure you know how much you have in savings — including your emergency fund. Aim to keep three to six months’ worth of expenses saved up in case of an emergency or major life change. Have that fund in place before aggressively attacking your debt.This article was edited by Alicia Hahn.