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In the state of Pennsylvania is a prepayment penalty legal?

The state of Pennsylvania requires that any prepayment penalty be stated in the contract. When the prepayment penalty is stated in the contract it becomes legal.


What is purpose of a prepayment penalty in a loan agreement?

To discourage borrowers from paying their loans back too soon


How can you get out of a home loan prepayment penalty?

If this prepayment penalty is written into the contract, no way can you get out of it. Usually, though, the prepayment penalties last about 3 years. At the end of the 3 years, the prepayment penalty will be gone. Also, some companies will forgive the prepayment penalty, if you get your new mortgage through them if you are selling your current house and buying another house. Prepayment penalties are usually for paying off the loan, or paying big amounts back on the loan. Your contact will specify what the prepayment is for.


When refinancing should there be a document stating that a prepayment penalty will be charged and how much it will be?

yes, unless in your state or the state of the lender there is no prepayment penalty. It may not be included in the verbiage on the Note--to see if it is mentioned there. It may have different information than the page titled "Prepayment Penalty."


What does a prepayment penalty that is Not Applicable mean?

If you have prepayment penalty clause in your agreement with lender, then if you pay off the entire loan amount with in the maturity period of your loan. You have to pay some amount of money as penalty. If prepayment penalty is not applicable means, even though if you pay off the the loan amount with in the maturity period. You need not pay any penalty.


Does new york have a prepayment penalty on auto loans?

no


What is the prepayment penalty for an FHA loan?

The prepayment penalty for an FHA loan is typically not charged, meaning borrowers can pay off their loan early without incurring any additional fees.


What is the prepayment penalty policy on FHA loans?

FHA loans do not have a prepayment penalty policy, meaning borrowers can pay off their loan early without incurring any additional fees.


Prepayment penalty on a fixed rate Was there a new law passed abour prepayment penalty?

That is going to be a State by State thing. But you will not find a Prepay penalty on an FHA or VA loan and typically you will not find them on Conforming loans (Fannie/Freddie stuff)


If a loan has a prepayment penalty should you still pay it off?

It depends upon whether or not you want to pay the prepayment penalty. You would need to consider the amount of interest that would be charged versus the amount of penalty incurred for paying the loan off early, before making a decision.


If a loan has a prepayment penalty attached to it could it still be viable to retire it and why?

Perhaps. The difference in the prepayment penalty and the amount of interest paid until the loan is satisfied is a major consideration. If the difference is small,early payoff might not be the best option.


Are there any home equity loans available that do not have a prepayment penalty?

Yes, there are home equity loans available that do not have a prepayment penalty. It is important to carefully review the terms and conditions of the loan agreement to ensure that there are no penalties for paying off the loan early.