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Is opting for a 40-year mortgage term a good idea?

  • Bryony Clarke and partner Charlie bought a three-bedroom duplex in December 2023 for $309,375 and chose a 40-year mortgage to lower monthly payments and save money for home improvements.
  • They have a five-year fixed mortgage at 4.6% with Nationwide, paying $1,269 monthly, saving $63 per month compared to a 35-year term.
  • Clarke plans to pay off the mortgage earlier by overpaying and possibly shortening the term at renewal if possible.
  • Clarke shared educational videos about mortgage repayment that received positive feedback from viewers for clarity.
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Is opting for a 40-year mortgage term a good idea?

A young couple who opted for a 40-year mortgage term for their first home says they did it to have more money “in their pockets.”

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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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