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The three most common payment frequencies are monthly,
bi-weekly and weekly. Increasing the frequency of your
payments can allow you to pay off your mortgage sooner
and reduce the total amount of interest paid.
You should select a payment frequency based on what is convenient for you. You may want to match your payments to your pay periods. If your goal is to pay off your mortgage quickly, consider accelerated weekly or bi-weekly payment plans. You'll make the equivalent of 13 monthly payments each year, rather than 12, and realize significant interest savings. Other options are to choose a shorter amortization period or take advantage of prepayment privileges.
Once you're settled on the type of mortgage that fits your financial circumstance, you are ready to start considering the various options available. Amortization refers to the number of years it will take to repay the loan in full - most commonly 25 years. Longer amortization periods result in lower payments, but increase the total amount of interest paid. If you can handle a shorter amortization period, you'll achieve tremendous savings on the interest cost of your mortgage and live mortgage free sooner! Each mortgage payment consists of interest plus repayment of part of the principal. In the early years of a mortgage, a higher portion of your payment is used to pay interest. By the time you reach the last years of your mortgage, almost all of your payment will be applied against the principal. |
Despite the costs, many will opt for the 35 year amortized mortgage to acquire their "dream" home. I would advise those getting this type of mortgage to fully utilize their prepayment privileges (to the extent possible) in order to reduce the amortization of the mortgage sooner rather than later.
So, if you are thinking of selling and buying a homes this year, should you buy or sell first? I've had many clients purchase before they sell. I just want you to have all the information so you can make the best decision for yourself and your family. You may read more about buying or selling first here
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I wish you much success, good health and happiness today and always!
Mark
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