Definition of "15-year mortgage"

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Mortgage loan where for a slight increase in the monthly payment, the loan can be paid off in only 15 years, The overall savings in interest paid to the lender over the life of the 15-year mortgage can be quite substantial, yet the monthly payment is not significantly higher.

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