Home / BusinessBusinessThe New York TimesBusinessThe New York Times·Sep 4, 2026·1 min readThe Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage EarlyHomeowners who make extra payments can save thousands of dollars in interest. But, financial experts say, paying down other debt, with higher interest rates, may be a better option.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldRNZWorldSep 2, 2026 · 1 min'We've lost half our deposit': About 4000 first-home buyers owe more than their homes worthRNZWorldStuffWorldSep 2, 2026 · 1 minThe OCR rises again - when will your mortgage bill go up, and what about house prices?StuffBusinessCNBCBusinessSep 2, 2026 · 1 minDemand for riskier mortgages rises along with interest ratesCNBCWorldCNBCWorldJun 19, 2026 · 1 minHomeowners tapped $47 billion in equity in the first quarter. What to consider before you borrowCNBC
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