Sure, it started out great, it got you the home you dreamed of and met your financial needs… back then. But things have changed, now you are probably looking to start a brand-new mortgage and end this one.
Why break it?
Mortgage break ups can happen for a variety of reasons. Life changes, things happen in your life, maybe you need a bigger home to accommodate your growing family? Maybe you need to move for your new job (which is in a new city). These are some common reasons why people may need to break their mortgage before the five years are up. A decrease in interest rates, while giving you the ability to save some money is also another common reason to break your mortgage early.
Why you may want to break it
When interest rates drop, it may be tempting to see what other options are out there for your mortgage. A lower interest rate means that your mortgage payments will be reduced each month and you’ll save money in the long-run. On the opposite end though, if you do stay with your mortgage you may be able to pay off your mortgage earlier.
You should be careful when you are looking at your options. There are some qualified professionals to go to (like myself) that can help you determine which route you may want to go. It is important that you are aware of the negative impacts of breaking your mortgage early. there are penalties and fees attached when you decide to break your mortgage contract that could mean that you end up not saving any money at all. Don’t forget that you may now need to pass the new mortgage ‘stress test’ to qualify for a new mortgage.
So, what happens when you decide to break your mortgage early?
So, you decided it is time to break your mortgage. Typically, penalties for breaking a mortgage agreement vary depending on the type of mortgage and the type of lender. In many cases, a smaller lender and a variable mortgage have lower penalty fees that bigger lenders and fixed-rate mortgages.
When it comes to paying the penalty, the penalty amount you will need to pay is calculated using something called an interest rate differential. You’ll likely end up paying the interest for the remainder of the term on the remaining balance, or the amount of three months’ interest on the remaining balance – whichever is greater.
Still unsure about if you should break your mortgage? Contact me today and I will go over all the options you have!