
How H.E.A.P.™ Works
Understand the basic concept and why principal timing matters.
Learn How It Works →H.E.A.P.™ helps homeowners understand how available household cash flow may be used more efficiently to reduce mortgage debt, build equity sooner, and potentially reduce interest over time.
H.E.A.P.™ focuses on the relationship between household cash flow, mortgage principal, and the interest charged over time.
Build the illustration around your mortgage, income, expenses and debts.
See how applying available dollars earlier may change the outstanding balance.
A lower outstanding balance can mean less future mortgage interest.
Understand the potential effect on your payoff timeline and home equity.
Mortgage, income, debts, recurring expenses and everyday spending.
See how H.E.A.P.™ may work using your actual household information.
Understand the assumptions and how available cash flow is being used.
Adjust the numbers and determine whether the approach makes sense for you.
See how the strategy changes the timing of mortgage principal reduction, then run your own numbers for a personalized illustration.
Ready to see what this may look like with your own mortgage?
Run My H.E.A.P.™ Numbers →Illustrations are examples, not guarantees. Actual results depend on mortgage terms, household cash flow, assumptions, and implementation.
See whether your existing cash flow may provide opportunities to reduce mortgage debt sooner.
Explore the relationship between mortgage debt, equity, monthly spending and future financial flexibility.
Use an illustration rather than relying on broad claims about how quickly a mortgage can be paid off.

Understand the basic concept and why principal timing matters.
Learn How It Works →
Walk through an illustration and see the strategy in context.
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Explore the book, brochure, software, educational material and more.
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Move from a generic example to an illustration based on your own mortgage and household information.
Run My Numbers →Create your H.E.A.P.™ account, prepare your financial information, or get help understanding the process.
Get Started →You don't have to guess. Start with a quick illustration using your own numbers.
Run My Numbers →