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Biweekly Mortgage Payments: The Hidden 13th Payment
June 11, 2026

Biweekly Mortgage Payments: The Hidden 13th Payment

Splitting your mortgage payment in two and paying every other week sounds simple — but there's a clever math trick inside, plus fees that can wipe out the benefit.