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Rocket Mortgage data shows nearly 1 in 4 homeowners pays down loans early
An analysis of almost 3 million loans suggests that borrowers who would benefit most from early mortgage payoff are the least likely to do so.
The short version
- A study of nearly 3 million home loans by Rocket Mortgage found that roughly 25% of borrowers are making payments faster than required.
- The findings suggest that homeowners holding the greatest financial incentive to accelerate payments are the least likely to adopt the strategy.
- Financial experts note that borrowers with very low interest rates generally benefit more by paying off loans over the full term rather than accelerating payments.
Key facts
- Rocket Mortgage examined early payment patterns across nearly 3 million loans in all 50 states over a five-year period.[The Washington Post]
- The lender's data indicates that almost 1 in 4 homeowners is paying off their mortgage ahead of schedule.[The Washington Post]
- According to the analysis, borrowers positioned to gain the most financial advantage from rapid payoff are the least likely to do so.[The Washington Post]
What remains uncertain
- The specific interest rate thresholds and demographic breakdowns separating the borrower groups were not detailed in the report.[The Washington Post]
Sources
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- The wrong people are paying off their mortgagesThe Washington Post - National metered