Profile picture for Cobrand Demo1

XYZ Brokerage

Email: cole@xyzbrokerage.com

Phone: (206) 555-1234

Website: www.xyzbrokerage.com

Back to Results

Tools

Partner Tools


Is Mortgage payoff amount typical?

Profile picture for davidval
I'm suppose to close on my refinancing on Monday.  I got HUD statement yesterday and just happen to look at payoff amount.  I purchased my home last year with a loan amount of 134100.  My balance on statement says 132660 but my payoff is 133899.  What is wrong with this picture?  Why is payoff almost the same as original loan amount?  I was told by bank to not pay this month's mortgage because I will close before the 15th which is cutoff for late payments.  I feel I am paying the mortgage anyway.
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 07 - US
RSS

Answers (7)

Profile picture for LoanModSpecialist
Real Estate Agent
Contributions: 369
Zillow All-Star

Since September 2009

it has the interest for the month that you did not pay...you can call you bank and they will tell you, you are not getting ripped off

  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 09
This is the one of the most common questions we run into at closings.  In your case it looks even more strange  because you've paid off so little of your loan.  Unfortunately, there is nothing wrong with the picture.

You ARE paying the mortgage anyway.  You're just not paying the few dollars of principal.  You don't actually get time off payment, it's just paid in different ways.  If you had paid the November payment directly you would have paid the few dollars more, but it's really six of one, half dozen of the other.

It also depends on the time of month you close on, as to what loan gets paid the interest.
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 09
Profile picture for lifebeyondEarth
Contributions: 62
Zillow All-Star

Since November 2009

Actually, loans are taking longer to close. so lenders are pricing payoff keeping 60 days of interest in the statement. Title company should work for you to get it it right- aren't they charging you title company fees/attorney fees 100--250 bucks.

You shouldn't pay anything in excess of 100 bucks- call your title agent.
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 09
Profile picture for Rich30N90W
I just went thru this with my refi - the payoff was $1500 more than the "balance" due to Citi adding 2 months of interest to the payoff.  This is very common and since mortgages are paid in arrears, not in advance, they payoff will always be higher than the existing balance.  They will refund the difference once the payoff goes thru.

I made my October payment which covered September's interest.  The payoff quote was for the current balance, plus October and November's interest, so the quote was valid until 12/01/09.

The refi funded on 11/03/09 so I went ahead and made the November payment to be on the safe side - I'll get the differential back (actual due 170.1k + 3 days of interest, payoff was quoted at just over 172) - around $1800.

The new loan included ~27 days of prepaid interest, covering 11/03/09 to 11/30/09 - and my first payment on the new loan is due 01/01/10, covering December's interest.  (Yes it can get confusing, with the payments in arrears instead of pre-paid!)
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 08
Profile picture for davidval
My total payment is 1050.  I paid Oct just did not pay Nov.  what is the benefit of not paying Nov if it is just going to go into the loan?  Would I not have done better to just have paid for this month? 
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 07
Profile picture for shapiroamg
Mortgage Lender

Lender rating

4.6/5.0

View ratings and reviews

Contributions: 1492
Zillow All-Star

Since September 2009

Like Clay said. I bet your monthly payment is close to $1200. A large chunk of that is interest and since the 11/1 payment would be the princ and int for October, you are paying it at closing in the payoff. Good news is that your first payment on your new mortgage will not be due until 1/1/10. so you have time to recover.

  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 07
Profile picture for Georgia Loans
Mortgage Lender

Lender rating

5.0/5.0

View ratings and reviews

Contributions: 3766
Zillow All-Star

Since January 2009

If you have not paid the current months payment, the payoff will include your current balance plus 45 days interest. The new loan will also include 15 days of prepaid interest.
  Flag content
Close
Report a Problem
Close
Content Flagged

We will review this content. Thanks for helping make the site more useful to everyone. To learn more, read Zillow's Good Neighbor Policy.

Close
We're Sorry
This service is temporarily unavailable. Please come back later and try again.
November 07
 

Have a question? Ask it here.

What's this?
Close

By starting a discussion, you can expect more of an interactive, back-and-forth experience where the conversation can go in many different directions.

Or start a discussion

 
Top Lenders
Ratings
Subscribe via RSS
  1. 5.0/5.0

    56 reviews
  2. 5.0/5.0

    90 reviews
  3. 5.0/5.0

    136 reviews
  4. 4.9/5.0

    57 reviews
  5. 4.7/5.0

    65 reviews
Related Questions
Question Anyone have recent experience with subordinating a second mortgage from Bank Of America?
  • Latest answer by Justin Kennedy
  • 43 minutes ago
Question what should it cost me to do a streamline va refi. closing cost and points mortgage currently 410000
  • Latest answer by Hamp Yonce
  • 3 hours ago
Question Does a 30 Day Lock include Sundays when loans cannot be originated?
  • Latest answer by Keane Ng
  • 5 hours ago
Question Got offer of 30yr refi of 346,000 at 4.875, 3200 in fees. CA home est at 567,000. Good deal?
  • Latest answer by Anna Montgomery
  • 8 hours ago
Question Do all potential lenders require 3 full years of future alimony if it is 2/3 of my current income?
  • Latest answer by Doug Hutchins
  • 9 hours ago
Need a Mortgage?

Zillow Mortgage Marketplace

  • Competitive rates
  • Accurate, custom quotes
  • Thousands of lenders

... and, it's free and anonymous

Get instant mortgage quotes
Estimated purchase price Current mortgage balance Desired loan amount
98104

Learn about Zillow Mortgage Marketplace

Zillow Poll:
Suggested by rjmsr
What is the most important consideration when buying a home
Be A Good Neighbor

Zillow® Advice depends on each member to keep it a safe, fun, and positive place. If you see abuse, flag it. More on our Good Neighbor Policy

pageName