02/23/2026
Same mortgage.
Same rate.
Same payment.
Two different lenders.
One difference: pre-payment privileges
If you have the room in your budget and want to aggressively paydown your mortgage balance, but locked with a lender that has minimal privileges - or penalizes you for paying off your mortgage too quickly.. it might be time to make a switch.
Here is why !
On a $350,000 mortgage at 3.99%...
Comparable renewal offer from 2 different lenders - one allows 10% payment increases, another 20% increase to regularly scheduled payments.
What does that look like over the course of a 5 year fixed term.
Increasing payments by 20% versus only 10%
= >$12,000+ more principal paid in 5 years
= 10 Years shaved off your amortization
= Thousands saved in interest
Don't get me wrong, a good interest rate is important.
But don't obsess over it.
The value of privileges with lenders that match your goals outweighs a couple decimal points any day.
Smart borrowers look at:
• Pre-payment limits
• Lump sum flexibility
• Penalty structure
• Long-term payoff strategy
Because your mortgage isn’t just about approval.
It’s about how fast you can eliminate that major debit and ultimately live MORTGAGE FREE !
If you’re buying or up for renewal, make sure your mortgage gives you options.
Reach out to see how fast you can payoff your mortgage today.!