Mortgage Payoff Tips, Strategies & Guides
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What Happens to Your Title and Deed After You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
Paying off your mortgage doesn't hand you a new deed — you already own the title. What changes is the lien: your…
What Happens to Your Mortgage When You Get Divorced?
A divorce decree does not remove either spouse from a joint mortgage — only refinancing, an assumption, or a sale does…
What Is a Mortgage Payoff Quote and How Do You Get One?
A mortgage payoff quote is the exact dollar amount your servicer will accept to close out your loan by a specific date…
Homeowners Insurance After You Pay Off Your Mortgage
No law requires homeowners insurance after you pay off your mortgage — that requirement always came from your lender…
What Happens to Your Escrow Refund After Mortgage Payoff
When you pay off your mortgage, your servicer closes your escrow account and sends back whatever balance is left…
How Do You Get a Lien Release After Paying Off Your Mortgage?
When you make your final mortgage payment, your lender still has to file a document called a satisfaction of mortgage…
Prepayment Penalties: Does Your Mortgage Have One?
Most modern mortgages do not have prepayment penalties — but some do, and they can cost thousands. Here is how to check.
The Mortgage Interest Deduction: Why It Changes the Math on Early Payoff
The mortgage interest deduction is smaller than most people think. Here is how to factor it into your payoff decision.