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Principal Payback On Long Term Mortgages

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Mortgage and Lending with Cognicorp Mortgage Banking Advisory

Did you know:

  • After 30 years, a 30-year mortgage term is paid in full.
  • After 30 years, a 40-year mortgage term has 57% of the original borrowed amount remaining.
  • After 30 years, a 50-year mortgage term has 81% of the original borrowed amount remaining.

Of course, it's not all bad for the holders of longer-term mortgages -- the mortgage interest tax deductions are higher of the holders of 40- and 50-year mortgage holders over the first 30 years.

Comments (3)

The Mortgage Oasis
The Mortgage Oasis - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Considering it takes approximately the first 22 years to pay 1/2 of the 30 year mortgage and given the way people sell and refi so frequently--not many people will make it to the 30 year mark either. The numbers do make a point...and if you plan to move in a shorter time...the higher interest tax deductions can be worked into the plan. Thanks for the post!

Apr 29, 2007 03:48 PM
Justin Kaatz
ASAP Mortgage - Madison, WI
CMP
Wow, scary but true facts. Thanks for sharing Tony.
Apr 29, 2007 05:37 PM
Tony Gallegos
Cognicorp Mortgage Banking Advisory - Marietta, GA
Like Shekeria states, most people don't carry their mortgage that long, however a very interesting fact.
Apr 30, 2007 02:10 PM