Mortgage Cycling Secrets Revealed
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Mortgage Cycling: Unlock the Secrets to Paying Off Your Home Sooner
Summary:
Mortgage cycling promises a faster way to build equity by paying off your mortgage sooner. But does it really work? Discover the details here.
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Keywords:
mortgage cycling, mortgage, equity, real estate
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Introduction
Have you come across the term "mortgage cycling"? Perhaps you've seen ads touting it as a secret strategy to pay off your mortgage faster. While it may sound novel, the core idea is quite simple: by making extra principal payments, you can shorten your loan term and save significantly on interest.
Understanding Mortgage Cycling
Mortgage cycling presents itself as a "new" method, often featuring various tactics. Some strategies might involve risks, like leveraging short-term home equity loans to pay down your primary mortgage. However, this can lead to increased interest costs or even financial distress, potentially resulting in foreclosure.
The safest and most straightforward approach? Make large, lump-sum payments toward your mortgage every few months or each year. By doing so, you’ll accelerate your payoff without unnecessary risk. But what if extra funds aren’t readily available?
Finding Money for Mortgage Cycling
Before dismissing the idea of extra payments, consider your financial habits. Many people claim they can't spare money, yet spend hundreds on items like luxury shoes or recreational vehicles. Prioritizing mortgage payments over such expenditures can make a significant difference.
Additionally, use resources like annual tax refunds, unexpected windfalls, or monetary gifts to make substantial principal payments.
Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster
The impact of extra payments depends on their size and timing. The earlier you contribute extra to the principal, the better. Let's illustrate with an example:
Imagine you have a $160,000, 30-year mortgage at a 7% interest rate, resulting in monthly payments of $1,064.40. Your second payment would include $932.57 in interest and $131.83 toward the principal. By adding just $131.83 to your payment, you effectively eliminate an entire month from your mortgage term.
If you continue this each month, you could cut your loan term in half. Although the principal portion increases slightly each month, your income may also rise over time, allowing you to keep pace.
In the final year, you'd typically pay $12,772.80 (12 months of $1,064.40). However, by paying an extra $1,600 in the first year as shown above, you can eliminate that last year altogether?"saving over $11,000!
Strategies for Extra Payments
Evaluate other strategies for extra payments carefully. Using savings can lead to significant interest savings, but ensure you won’t end up paying higher credit card rates if funds run low. Similarly, if considering cashing in stocks, assess whether the mortgage payoff outweighs potential investment returns.
Before applying extra funds to your mortgage, prioritize paying off any debts with higher interest rates.
Conclusion
To simplify the process, set aside extra money monthly and apply it to your loan. Use additional funds, like tax refunds, wisely. By consistently adding to your mortgage payments, you can avoid complex mortgage cycling plans and still achieve financial freedom faster.
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