When is my first mortgage payment due?
It depends on the home closing date. Here’s how to make sure you don’t miss it.
6 min read
Feb 20, 2025
Jeanne Lee
Contributing writer
Jeanne Lee writes about mortgages, personal finance and enjoys finding ways for people to hack their finances. Her work has appeared in Fortune, Money, USA Today and more.
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