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August 30, 2012

Why you shouldn't pay down your mortgage faster

By JONATHAN FAHEY
AP Business Writer

The impulse to pay off your mortgage more quickly than you need to is understandable, especially these days.

Interest rates are near historic lows, so it's possible to replace a 30-year mortgage with a 15-year loan and still afford the monthly payments. Or, if you've already refinanced at a dirt cheap rate, you can take those savings and pay down your principal faster.


 
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