How much interest can you save with a 10-year mortgage?
Interest on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage can be close to four times more than a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage for the same amount.
For example, interest payable on a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage for $500,000 at 5.875% (5.982% APR) would be approximately $162,363. In comparison, interest payable on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for $500,000 at 6.500% (6.612% APR) would be approximately $637,722.