Sunday, July 27, 2008

query: what happens if you pay part of your mortgage early

This is a great query. First, let's set aside prepayment penalties because they are rare and also because they are unique. If you have a Note that includes a pre-payment penalty, read those terms carefully for any impact on partial pre-payments. Okay, now for your query.Fixed Rate Mortgages: These mortgages have a level mortgage payment going towards principal and interest. The total remains

query: what happens if you pay part of your mortgage early

This is a great query. First, let's set aside prepayment penalties because they are rare and also because they are unique. If you have a Note that includes a pre-payment penalty, read those terms carefully for any impact on partial pre-payments. Okay, now for your query.Fixed Rate Mortgages: These mortgages have a level mortgage payment going towards principal and interest. The total remains