Early repayment charge queries

  • AGETL's Avatar
    Hi,

    The paperwork says that I will be charged a cancellation fee of up to 28 days of interests as early repayment charge. However it is not clear what does this mean? What if I reduce my monthly payments to be 1 pound a month rather than paying up the full loan? Also, how much is to be paid?

    I am offered a 25K over 3 years @7% APR. What are the charges to pay up the loan after 1 year has passed? What about 2 years?

    Thanks in advance.
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  • RossM's Avatar
    Former Community Manager
    Hi , the fee for settling your loan in full early is up to 28 days interest. You also get an interest rebate which comes off the balance of your loan, so you will always pay back less than what you owe. The interest on your loan is front loaded so the settlement fee gets less as the term goes on, but then so does the interest rebate. I’m afraid we can’t calculate what the fee would be until you are ready to get a settlement quote. We use the actuarial method to calculate this, and you can check this by using an actuarial calculator online.

    If you make an overpayment and chose to reduce your monthly payments, there will be no charge and you will also receive an interest rebate back, meaning you would save money. You would also have the option of reducing the term of the loan if you make an overpayment, which gives you a greater interest rebate. We will be able to give you an illustration on what the term/monthly figure would reduce to, but again we are unable to do this until you have received the loan and are thinking about paying it back.

    I hope this information helps

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