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Should I overpay my mortgage?This presentation will help you understand more about mortgage. SECURED CAPITAL INTRODUCTION If you have some savings, you might be wondering if it's worth it to use them to pay off your mortgage. Paying down your mortgage will save you money in the long run and reduce the time it takes to pay off the loan. It also means you'll be able to buy your home outright sooner. INVEST IN MORTGAGE This Article Covers: The pros and cons of overpaying your mortgage Is it better to invest instead of overpaying my mortgage? How do I overpay my mortgage? Should I overpay my mortgage? Pay a set amount every month to increase your repayments. Alternatively, you can transfer a lump sum of savings Carter Park Digital Marketing Assistant Overpaying your mortgage means paying off a portion of your loan in addition to your monthly payments. With your lender, you could decide to: What to consider before overpaying your mortgage Do you have an emergency fund? Do you owe any other money? Are you paying into a pension? Why not consider investing? Advantage Disadvantage The main benefit of utilising savings to pay off all or a portion of your mortgage is the decrease in monthly expenses that will result, giving you more extra money. The total amount of interest paid will be decreased if you pay off your debt sooner. The drawback of paying off your mortgage early is that you won't have any money left over for unforeseen expenses, like losing your job. Therefore, it's imperative that you have enough in emergency reserves before making excessive mortgage payments. THE PROS AND CONS OF OVERPAYING YOUR MORTGAGE SECURED CAPITAL Is it better to invest instead of overpaying my mortgage? Advantages to investing your money If you invest, your money will probably increase far quicker over time than if you kept it in a savings account at a meagre interest rate. You must leave your money invested for a minimum of five years in order to fully profit from compounding returns and the strength of the stock market. Disadvantages to investing your money Your financial situation will immediately improve if you pay off your mortgage early. Right away, your debt will decrease and you'll have more money to spend. The problem with investing is that you can't count on getting your money back. The performance of the investment you select will determine a lot, and even if it has a strong long- term development potential, you could still experience short-term Loans. How do I overpay my mortgage? Understand the costs Contact your lender Have you made up your mind to pay off your mortgage early? To get a sense of how much money you will save by paying more than the minimum, first use a mortgage overpayment calculator. You should aim to pay off a sizable portion of your loan to perhaps lower your loan- to-value ratio. To pay off your mortgage debt faster, you should: SECURED CAPITAL Secured Capital