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How to pay off your mortgage early
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoSome homeowners are eager to get out of their mortgage early, with reasons ranging from eliminating the psychological pressure of debt to slashing...
Adding just a few dollars to each mortgage payment can save thousands in interest
Las Cruces Sun-News via Yahoo News· 12 months agoIf you obtained a mortgage recently, there’s a good chance you’d like to pay it off as soon as...
When is my first mortgage payment due?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways The first mortgage payment is usually due a full month after your closing date — on the first day of the month. When you make mortgage...
Prepaying your mortgage: What is it and should I do it?
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways Prepaying a mortgage means paying extra, either in periodic installments or a lump...
Mortgage protection insurance: When you might need it
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways Not to be confused with private mortgage insurance (PMI), mortgage protection...
Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways Mortgage recasting allows you to pay a lump sum toward your mortgage in order to reduce your remaining monthly payments and interest. When...
15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: Which is right for you?
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways A 15-year mortgage means larger monthly payments, but a lower rate and substantial...
Opinion: To pay off your mortgage or not pay it off – that is the question
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 2 years ago“Should I pay off my mortgage?” This is a question financial planners are often asked, especially in...
Paying off your mortgage early: Pros and cons
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt can be tempting to pay off your mortgage early, especially if you have the funds readily available. You can retire debt-free, save on interest and...
How to calculate interest on a loan: Tools to make it easy
Bankrate via AOL· 3 weeks agoKey takeaways Lenders charge two types of interest to earn money on the amount borrowed: simple or...