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Mortgages • October 8, 2026 • 6 min read

15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: The Payment, the Interest, and the Trade-Off

On a 0,000 loan at current rates, the 15-year mortgage costs 6 more a month and saves about 0,000 in interest. We break down qualifying, cash flow, and whether investing the difference still pays.

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