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How Mortgage Amortization Works

March 19, 2025 by Robby Oakes

When you take out a mortgage, you commit to a long-term financial obligation. Understanding mortgage amortization can help you make informed decisions about your loan and how your payments impact your financial future.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Loans, Mortgage Amortization, Mortgage Tips

Understanding Mortgage Amortizations and Why Longer Periods Can Cost More

September 27, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you will make in your life, and that’s why so many people have longer mortgage amortization periods to pay down the principal. While it may seem appealing to have a longer amortization period, here’s why an extended loan term can end up costing you more and may be less financially beneficial when it comes right down to it.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Amortization

The 10-year Mortgage: Why a Shorter Amortization Period Can Be Your Best Option

May 19, 2017 by Robby Oakes

From ‘down payment’ to ‘adjustable rate’ to ‘debt-to-income’ ratio, there are so many terms involved in the mortgage process that it can be hard to learn them all and keep them straight. If you’re currently considering the period of loan you should choose, here are some things to think about before taking on a term.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Amortization

Understanding Mortgage Amortizations and Why Longer Periods Can Cost More

April 4, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you will make in your life, and that’s why so many people have longer mortgage amortization periods to pay down the principal. While it may seem appealing to have a longer amortization period, here’s why an extended loan term can end up costing you more and may be less financially beneficial when it comes right down to it.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Amortization

Is Now the Time to Consider a 15-Year Mortgage? Five Reasons to Give the 15Y Another Look

July 22, 2014 by Robby Oakes

A 15-year fixed mortgage is, as its name suggests, a mortgage that’s paid off after 15 years. Since it amortizes fully, after that amount of time you won’t have to pay anything else. This type of mortgage has a lot of benefits, and in this article we’ll share just a few of them.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: 15 Year Mortgage, Mortgage, Mortgage Amortization

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