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August 25, 2025 6 mins

That mortgage statement just landed, and it might as well be in a foreign language. PITI, APR, Escrow... are you just paying the bill, or do you truly understand where your money is going?

For real estate investors and homeowners, mastering your mortgage isn't just smart—it's the foundation of your entire financial strategy.

In the first episode of our special mortgage series of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell provides the ultimate borrower's toolkit to deconstruct this critical financial instrument.

Tune in to learn:

  • Your Monthly Payment Pizza: A slice-by-slice breakdown of Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance (PITI) and where every dollar really goes.
  • The Sticker Price vs. The Real Cost: Why the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is the only number that truly matters when comparing loan offers.
  • The Great Debate Settled: A clear guide to choosing between a Fixed-Rate and an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) based on your specific investment strategy.
  • The Foundational Toolkit: How mastering these basics protects your wallet and sets you up for smarter, more profitable financing decisions.

Are you ready to stop being confused by your biggest bill and start making empowered financial decisions? Subscribe now for the essential first chapter in our guide to mastering the mortgage.


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