Yolanda wants to pay extra toward her mortgage but she’s not sure if she’s doing it correctly.
Holden Lewis, a Mortgage Expert from NerdWallet, joins me to help her out. We discuss how to ensure your extra mortgage payments are going toward the principal and how refinancing your mortgage may fit into the picture.
Episode Overview
Holden Lewis and I review the following:
- When you're paying extra on the mortgage, how to ensure it's going to the principal
- How to determine how much extra you should pay toward your mortgage
- Why a cash out refinance may not be the best move financially
I was excited to support Yolanda with her question and I look forward to hearing if this chat helped her. If you're looking to pay extra on your mortgage, check out our episode and see if it helps you too!
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Guest Bio – Holden Lewis
Holden Lewis is NerdWallet’s authority on mortgages and real estate. He has reported about mortgages and housing since 2001, covering mortgage rates, trends in the housing market, and home buying and selling strategies.
Holden Lewis Resources
- Website: NerdWallet
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Are you working on paying extra on your mortgage? Do you like the advice from Holden Lewis?
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