Why Paying Your Mortgage Off Early Can Cost You!

Paying off your mortgage early seems like great financial planning since you’re freeing up money that can be put towards savings.

But discharging a mortgage early can mean a prepayment penalty because the bank loses money. If you had a two-year term and paid the mortgage in full after 16 months, the bank is out eight months of interest. They charge the difference so they don't lose out. The closer you are to the end of the mortgage, the smaller the penalty but it's money out of your pocket.

For those lucky enough to be near the end of their mortgages and ready to hold a mortgage burning party, they need to keep an eye on the mortgage statement that shows the principal/interest mix if they want to avoid penalties. This is particularly true for those with a variable rate.

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