4 steps to pay off

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Want to pay off your mortgage early without guessing? Here are 4 smart ways to do it.

First, make your regular monthly mortgage payment on time. Then, if you want to send in extra money, make sure it is marked principal only. If it is not clearly applied to principal, your servicer may handle it differently than you expect. The goal is to reduce your loan balance faster so less interest builds over time. 

Second, timing matters. Once your normal payment has been made, sending an extra principal payment before the next cycle can help reduce the balance that future interest is calculated on. Over time, that can shorten your loan payoff timeline and save money. 

Third, do not assume every biweekly setup works the same. Some lenders or servicers apply partial payments differently, so always verify how your extra payments are being credited. 

Fourth, if you have a conventional loan and your lender allows it, a mortgage recast may help. After a large lump-sum principal payment, your lender may reamortize the loan and lower your monthly payment without changing your rate. 

Paying off your home early is not just about sending random extra money. It is about making sure every extra dollar is working the right way.

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