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Why the Most Expensive Number on Your Mortgage Isn't Your Rate

8 July 2026 · 1 min read

The most expensive number on your mortgage is often the years left, not the interest rate.

The most expensive number on your mortgage probably isn't your interest rate.

It's the number of years you have left.

Most people know their repayment.

Most people know their rate.

Very few know when they'll actually be debt-free.

And that's where the real opportunity often sits.

Because sometimes the biggest savings don't come from a lower rate.

They come from a shorter timeline.

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General information only. This is not personalised advice. Your individual circumstances should be considered before making any financial decisions.

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