| Breaking a Closed Mortgage
to Transfer to a New Lender
Many closed mortgages have
the feature that allows the balance to be paid out with a penalty after
a certain time has elapsed on the mortgage. Check the "prepayment" clause
in your mortgage to determine your own situation, or better still, call
your institution and ask them the cost of paying out in full.
Either of the following
situations could apply to you:
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There is a penalty of 3 months
interest or "Interest Rate Differential" (IRD) whichever is greater. Your
new lender will be happy to discuss your options for financing this penalty.
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The mortgage is closed, and
can only be "opened" at the discretion of your current mortgage lender.
Well, you're truly stuck, and you may only be able to "blend
and extend" into a longer term, depending upon how charitable your
current lender is feeling. Many lenders have made the mistake of not giving
their customers any concessions. This approach is very effective for the
term of the mortgage, but seldom beyond.
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