Yes by making extra mortgage payments and shaving years off your mortgage you can save a hefty amount of money in interest charges.
If you pay off a home mortgage even one year sooner you can save around $30,000.00 or more in interest.
Over the course of a 30 year mortgage on a $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 home you pay around $120,000.00 to $180,000.00 in interest so shaving years off your mortgage can save you a good amount of money.
So if you can do make that extra mortgage payment on your home to get your home paid off sooner.