15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgage in a High-Rate Environment: Which Structure Wins Right Now?

At 6%+ rates, a 15-year mortgage saves $263,000 in interest but costs $728 more per month. See the trade-offs and find your optimal term.

At 6%+ rates, a 15-year mortgage saves $263,000 in interest but costs $728 more per month. See the trade-offs and find your optimal term.

Save $12,000 in the first five years with an interest-only mortgage—but only if the rate premium stays below 0.5% and you invest the payment difference.