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January 16, 2026

One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year: How Much Time and Money Can You Actually Save?

January 16, 2026/ Clarissa Moore
One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year: How Much Time and Money Can You Actually Save?

Making one extra mortgage payment a year could save you over $100,000 in interest and cut five years off your loan. Here's the real math and three simple ways to make it happen.

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