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As your mortgage advisor, I am not here to tell you to give up your favorite coffee, but I am here to show you how something as simple as your daily coffee run can reveal some powerful lessons about how to pay off your mortgage faster.

The Cost of Coffee and the Opportunity It Hides
Let’s say you spend $5 a day on coffee, five days a week. That is $25 a week, about $100 a month, and $1,200 a year. Over 10 years? That adds up to $12,000.

Now imagine if you took just a portion of that and applied it toward your mortgage principal instead. That small, daily choice could save you thousands in interest and shave years off your loan.

Small Choices, Big Results
You do not need to make big changes to see an impact. Something as simple as adding $100 a month to your mortgage can make a big difference. For example, on a $300,000 loan at 6%, adding $100 extra to your principal each month could save you over $38,000 in interest and help you pay off your mortgage more than five years earlier. That is your coffee habit at work, just redirected with purpose.

Create a “Mortgage Mindset”
Think about all the little expenses that sneak into your monthly budget like food delivery, unused subscriptions, extra shopping trips. These small amounts can become powerful tools when applied consistently to your mortgage.

Try automating extra payments or rounding up your monthly payment. Use your tax refund, work bonuses, or even income from a side hustle to chip away at your loan. These little decisions really do add up.

It’s Not About Deprivation, It’s About Direction
This is not about cutting all the fun out of your life. It is about being more intentional. Maybe you still enjoy your morning coffee, but cut back in another area. It is all about choosing what matters most in the long run.

Let’s Build Your Plan
As your loan originator, I’m here to help you explore strategies to pay down your mortgage faster, without feeling like you are giving everything up. Together, we can create a plan that fits your budget and brings you closer to financial freedom.

Have questions? Let’s talk. Sometimes it just takes a new perspective and a little coffee math to get you on the right path.

Lee Vanvolkenburg

15:43 23 Nov 23

Michael and his team were wonderful to deal with. They were excellent with communication and always available to answer questions. Thank you all!

williams lovos

22:54 16 Nov 23

We close on the house tomorrow! Thank you David and Michael for making my first home buying a smooth process. I had several out of the ordinary situations that would had easily not been possible to get the loan in the time that they were able to approve it. My wife and I are forever grateful for the work the team did. Thank you again!

Mario Silvestri III

16:45 16 Nov 23

Rex Perkins

16:56 15 Nov 23

Everything had been going well over the past two years since refinancing an existing mortgage. The application process, approval, servicing website, everything had been very smooth, nothing but the best service. I then had a minor issue arise. We had a wind loss claim on our home and, unfortunately, I had put off getting the check cosigned until the last minute. An issue arose as part of a minor miscommunication in terms of where the check was to be forwarded for endorsement.To make a long story short, I feared that this miscommunication and misdirected check coupled with my procrastination were going to result in the check expiring and a huge hassle on my part to go through the process again. Mr. Inkman nor his branch were in any way involved with my account or account management, yet, the check inadvertently ended up in their draft loss department and I feared this would further delay things. I was a bit frantic.One of those that I emailed was Mr. Inkman. In an era when customer service is not as valued as in the past, I was very skeptical I would meet the deadline. But, to my surprise, Mr. Inkman took it on his own to personally get things done and get the issue resolved. It appears that he tracked down the overnighted check personally, directed it for signature, packaged and overnighted the check back to me. All the while remaining professional and pleasant and providing consistent email updates on the status. It doesn't even look like he delegated, rather taking the initiative and seeing it through on his own.To me, that's not just doing a job, that's going above and beyond in terms of leadership, professionalism, and customer service. We could not be more happy. And, as a further sign of good will, the Fairway CEO actually emailed me personally to follow-up and assure resolution. Been very happy with Fairway since my refinance, Mr. Inkman's efforts only further reinforce that opinion.

Samer Fallouh

15:01 15 Nov 23

Debbie Salas

21:47 03 Oct 23

This transaction probably would not have happened without Michael. Whenever we hit a stumbling block, he found a way around it! He kept us informed and was a positive light all the way through to the end and beyond.Thanks

Eric Kieffer

22:46 16 Aug 23

Did business with Michael about 20 years ago and he was happy to help us again. He and his team did a great job. See you in another 20.

What Your Coffee Habit Can Teach You About Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster

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