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How should an early repayment charge be read?

How should an early repayment charge be read?

Its label alone does not reveal whether a partial payment and full settlement are treated alike.

Ask for a current breakdown before deciding the effect of repaying early. Rules differ by agreement and jurisdiction, so a general guide cannot promise a universal fee-free exit.

Details

  • Separate quoted conditions from assumptions
  • Locate the agreement version and date
  • Ask how a change affects the remaining schedule
Read the costs together

Compare secured and unsecured structures

Read the security and responsibility questions before comparing the price of different loan types.