Would you say there's a difference between paying off and paying back a mortgage? Thanks.
A Allen165 Key Member Joined Aug 8, 2009 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language English Home Country Canada Current Location Switzerland Apr 5, 2010 #1 Would you say there's a difference between paying off and paying back a mortgage? Thanks.
bhaisahab Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2008 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location Ireland Apr 5, 2010 #2 Jasmin165 said: Would you say there's a difference between paying off and paying back a mortgage? Thanks. Click to expand... I think that in normal use "paying off a mortgage" means clearing the debt completely and, "paying back..." means paying it by instalments.
Jasmin165 said: Would you say there's a difference between paying off and paying back a mortgage? Thanks. Click to expand... I think that in normal use "paying off a mortgage" means clearing the debt completely and, "paying back..." means paying it by instalments.