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Case Study

1099 Couple

Self-Employed

8 yrs

Payoff Time

$141,936

Interest Saved

$143,304

Retirement Income/yr

$141,936

Total Saved

Strategy Comparison

Current Scenario MEG Strategy
Total Interest Paid $260,644.18 $118,707.97
Interest as % of Loan 75.28% 33.14%
Total Payments 324 97
Years to Pay Off 27.0 years 8.08 years

$141,936.21 in interest savings

The Situation

A self-employed 1099 couple with a $346,251 mortgage on a $450,000 home. With 27 years remaining at 4.625% APR and $2,781 monthly payments, they would pay $260,644 in interest—75.28% of their loan amount. Net monthly income: $12,000 with $9,000 in expenses, leaving only $3,000 monthly cash flow.

Our Approach

Used a $360,000 credit limit with dual wealth-building IUL policies for both spouses to maximize tax-advantaged retirement income. The MEG strategy reduced interest from 75.28% to 33.14% of the loan—cutting 324 payments down to 97.

The Outcome

Mortgage-free in 8.08 years instead of 27 years. Saved $141,936 in interest. Created $143,304/year in combined tax-free retirement income ($69,600 + $73,704) starting at age 65. Combined death benefits of $1,540,329 with $196,022 in chronic illness protection and $52,321 in critical illness coverage.

Financial Details

Loan Details

Home Value
$450,000
Mortgage Balance
$346,251
Current APR
4.625%
Line of Credit Rate
7.50%
Months Remaining
324 (27.0 years)
Monthly Payment
$2,781.00
Credit Limit Used
$360,000

Income & Cash Flow

Net Monthly Income
$12,000
Monthly Expenses
$9,000
Monthly Cash Flow
$3,000
Total Debt
$346,251

Wealth Building Benefits

Tax-advantaged retirement income and protection built into the strategy

Client #1

Death Benefit
$736,835
Tax-Free Retirement Income
$69,600/year
Starting Age
65
Chronic Illness Benefit
$98,327
Critical Illness Lump Sum
$26,849

Client #2

Death Benefit
$803,494
Tax-Free Retirement Income
$73,704/year
Starting Age
65
Chronic Illness Benefit
$97,695
Critical Illness Lump Sum
$25,472

Combined Tax-Free Retirement Income

$143,304/year

Key Results

$141,936

Interest Saved

19 Years

Paid Off Early

8 Years

Total to Mortgage Freedom

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