How to lower your mortgage payment
Yes, you can pay less each month. Not all methods are worth the time or upfront expense, though.
6 min read
Oct 15, 2025
Mia Taylor
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Mia Taylor is a contributor to Bankrate and an award-winning journalist who has two decades of experience. She has worked as a staff reporter or contributor for some of the nation's leading newspapers and websites including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the San Diego Union-Tribune, TheStreet, MSN and Credit.com.
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