Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage

naturalist969120 · 2025-10-20T08:48:15Z

Is it actually worth it to refi into a 15-year loan right now? My current 30-year fixed is at 4.1% (bought the house in 2019), but I keep seeing stuff about lower rates for shorter terms, and the idea of being mortgage-free sooner is pretty appealing. The thing is, I’m not sure if I’d regret the higher monthly payment, especially with how unpredictable everything feels lately (I’ve got two kids and daycare is… well, you know). Has anyone made the jump to a 15-year? Did it end up being a strain or was it manageable? Or maybe there’s an in-between option I’m missing? Would love to hear how others have navigated this—especially if you’ve got a family or similar expenses.

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Totally get where you’re coming from. When you’re knee-deep in renos, every dollar counts, and those “little” upgrades add up fast. I’ve run the numbers on a 15-year too, but honestly, the higher payment just felt like another stressor—especially with all the unexpected costs that pop up mid-project. Making your space comfortable and truly yours is worth a lot, even if it means taking a bit longer to pay things off. Sometimes peace of mind wins out over an aggressive payoff schedule.