- Homeowners
- July 14, 2025
How To Lower Your Mortgage Payments: Smart Moves That Can Save You Thousands
Whether you’re a recent homebuyer or a long-time homeowner, there are several ways to reduce your monthly mortgage payment.
Contributing Writer, New American Funding
Margaret Heidenry is a writer at New American Funding. She was previously an editor and writer at Realtor.com. Her work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Boston Magazine.
Whether you’re a recent homebuyer or a long-time homeowner, there are several ways to reduce your monthly mortgage payment.
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