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  • Can I Pay Extra Toward My Mortgage Principal?  How Often?
    Home Financing

    Can I Pay Extra Toward My Mortgage Principal?  How Often?

    ByKBrewer October 16, 2025October 10, 2025

    One of the most common questions homeowners ask after closing is whether they can pay extra toward their mortgage principal—and how often they’re allowed to do it. The good news is that most loan programs today allow you to make additional payments toward principal without any kind of penalty. That flexibility can make a big…

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  • Refinancing to Remove PMI: How to Eliminate Extra Mortgage Costs
    Home Financing | Mortgage Education | Mortgage Refinancing

    Refinancing to Remove PMI: How to Eliminate Extra Mortgage Costs

    ByKBrewer September 18, 2025September 4, 2025

    Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, is something many homeowners encounter when they purchase a home with less than 20% down. While PMI makes homeownership more accessible by allowing buyers to purchase sooner with a smaller down payment, it’s often viewed as an extra monthly expense that most people want to remove as soon as possible….

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