There are numerous benefits to a 15-year mortgage, since it is paid off more quickly than a longer term mortgage.
Here are 4 benefits of a 15-year fixed mortgage that you may want to consider.
#1 Pay Off Your Home More Quickly
There is something about the financial freedom achieved by owning a home, free and clear from a mortgage.
One of the biggest advantages of a 15-year mortgage, over a longer term loan, is that your home will be paid off more quickly. Not only will this save you a lot of money, you will have the financial freedom of owning your home free and clear of a mortgage.
#2 Pay Less Interest
With a 15-year fixed mortgage, you will pay less interest compared to a longer term mortgage.
If you had, for example, a 30-year mortgage, there would be twice as many years in which interest would add up. As a result, you could pay more than double the amount in total for your home.
With a 15-year mortgage, you reduce the time to pay it off, reducing the amount of interest you pay.
#3 Get Lower Rates
With a 15-year mortgage, you’ll typically get a lower interest rate than a 30-year mortgage. With a lower interest rate, you will save additional money over just paying off your mortgage more quickly.
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#4 Enjoy Retirement Without a Mortgage
Many people dream of retiring with a mortgage payment, which allows many retirees to do the things they weren’t able to do while working, such as travel.
One of the benefits of a 15-year mortgage can be spending retirement without a mortgage payment, since the mortgage is paid off more quickly.
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A 15-year mortgage may be more affordable than you think, and could save more money than you imagine.
If you would like to learn more about 15-year mortgages, email or call our office to speak with a mortgage counselor.
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