11. With our equity, we were able to calculate: increased monthly payment on top of our existing mortgage: $1,229.70 increased interest on top of existing mortgage: $225,978.86 In addition, we are also paying $1,100 towards our credit card debt for 2.6 years on top of all of debt, which makes our payments per month $2,329.70 for 2.6 years. After that, our payments will decrease to $1,229.70. After 12.4 years, our payments will decrease to $997.95 for the remaining 12.6 years.