Four proven ways to pay off a mortgage early — extra payments, biweekly, lump sums and a shorter refinance — with the real dollar-and-year math, and when paying ahead is the wrong move.
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Lenders will approve more house than you should buy. The 28/43 ratio math, a full worked example, how rates and your down payment reshape the number, and the stress test before you sign.
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Buying isn't always smarter than renting, and 'rent is throwing money away' is a myth. Here's the real total-cost framework, the ~5-year break-even, and the one number that decides it.
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A 30-year mortgage frees up cash flow; a 15-year saves $200k+ in interest on a typical loan. Here's the side-by-side math and how to decide which trade-off fits your life.
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