A conventional mortgage today has a 25 year amortization, because the typical borrower wants, or needs, 25 years to pay off their mortgage.  So is it possible to pay off your mortgage faster?

Sean Cooper became a media sensation after paying off his $255,000 mortgage in just three years. We talked with Sean about how he paid off his mortgage so quickly, what sacrifices he made, what he might have done differently in hindsight and what tips he has for anyone wanting to pay down their mortgage sooner.