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What is mortgage recasting?

Mortgage recasting lets you reduce your mortgage payments and total interest by paying a lump sum toward your loan principal. When you recast a mortgage, your interest rate and loan term stay the same ...
Recasting lowers your monthly payment, but it doesn't shorten your mortgage or maximize interest savings. Making an extra principal payment won't lower your monthly payment but can reduce the total ...
Homeowners are increasingly exploring the benefits of making extra mortgage payments to reduce their long-term debt. For instance, a couple considering paying off their entire $483,000 mortgage ...