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The Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early (Financially Explained)

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The Drawbacks of Early Mortgage Payoff

1. Opportunity Cost of Cash
Even if paying off your mortgage reduces interest, it might not be the best use of your funds.

  • Interest rates on mortgages are frequently less than possible investment returns. For instance:

    • 4% to 6% is your mortgage rate

    • Long-term stock market returns could range from 7% to 10% every year

You might be able to increase your wealth more efficiently if you invest your surplus cash instead of paying off your mortgage.

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