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20 vs. 30-Year Mortgage Definitions

Mortgage amount

Original balance of your mortgage.

Interest rate

Annual interest rate for your mortgage. Interest rates are generally lower for shorter term mortgages.

Marginal tax rate

This is your combined state and federal tax rate. This is used to calculate possible income tax savings by deducting your mortgage interest. **TAXTABLE_CURRENT_DEFINITION**

Monthly payment

Monthly principal and interest payment (PI). Both 30 year fixed and 20 year fixed mortgages are shown.

Total payments

Total of all monthly payments made over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30 year fixed and 20 year fixed mortgages are shown.

Total interest

Total of all interest paid over the full term of the mortgage. Both 30 year fixed and 20 year fixed mortgages are shown.

*Please consult with a tax professional regarding mortgage interest deductions and your specific situation.

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