Strategies to Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster
How to pay off your mortgage faster is a question that can save you thousands in interest. Consider your goals and whether you have high-interest debts or sufficient savings before deciding if it's your best move.
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By Zachary Romeo, CBCAZC
Zachary Romeo, CBCA
Head of Loans and Banking at MoneyGeek
Zachary Romeo is a certified Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA), and the Head of Loans and Banking at MoneyGeek. Previously, he led production teams for some of the largest online informational resources in higher education, with over 13 years of experience in editorial production. Romeo has a bachelor's degree in biological engineering from Cornell University. He geeks out on minimizing personal debt and helping others do the same through people-first content.
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Reviewed by Ramsey CoulterRC
Credit & Mortgage Expert
Ramsey Coulter has worked in the mortgage and credit industry for over 10 years. Currently a mortgage loan originator with CMG Home Loans, he specializes in helping first-time homebuyers navigate the mortgage process. Coulter is also a certified credit counselor at [Coulter Credit LLC](https://coultercredit.com/credit-repair-services/) and has been retained as an expert witness in numerous legal cases concerning credit and mortgage-related matters. His responsibilities as an expert include preparing detailed reports, participating in depositions and crafting rebuttal reports to counter opposing expert witness testimonies. Coulter holds a bachelor of science degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Edited by Jonathan RamosJonathan Ramos is an editor committed to producing user-friendly and accessible financial content, particularly for those in younger generations. Previously, he worked as a fact-checker at The Daily Emerald, the University of Oregon newspaper. Jonathan's interest in the personal finance space stems from his desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others — he helps people make informed financial decisions by using his editing skills to make complex information more digestible.
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By Zachary Romeo, CBCAZC
Zachary Romeo, CBCA
Head of Loans and Banking at MoneyGeek
Zachary Romeo is a certified Commercial Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA), and the Head of Loans and Banking at MoneyGeek. Previously, he led production teams for some of the largest online informational resources in higher education, with over 13 years of experience in editorial production. Romeo has a bachelor's degree in biological engineering from Cornell University. He geeks out on minimizing personal debt and helping others do the same through people-first content.
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Reviewed by Ramsey CoulterRC
Credit & Mortgage Expert
Ramsey Coulter has worked in the mortgage and credit industry for over 10 years. Currently a mortgage loan originator with CMG Home Loans, he specializes in helping first-time homebuyers navigate the mortgage process. Coulter is also a certified credit counselor at [Coulter Credit LLC](https://coultercredit.com/credit-repair-services/) and has been retained as an expert witness in numerous legal cases concerning credit and mortgage-related matters. His responsibilities as an expert include preparing detailed reports, participating in depositions and crafting rebuttal reports to counter opposing expert witness testimonies. Coulter holds a bachelor of science degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Edited by Jonathan RamosJonathan Ramos is an editor committed to producing user-friendly and accessible financial content, particularly for those in younger generations. Previously, he worked as a fact-checker at The Daily Emerald, the University of Oregon newspaper. Jonathan's interest in the personal finance space stems from his desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others — he helps people make informed financial decisions by using his editing skills to make complex information more digestible.
Updated: August 1, 2024
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