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Re: Can I make additional payments to my loan?

  • 101uk's Avatar
    Can someone explain how the interest rebate is calculated on option two From this FAQ? I have made a couple of extra payments now and both seem to have a dufferent % of interested rebated.
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    ScottW's Avatar
    Employee
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    Hi ,

    You're totally right, when you make an over-payment towards the loan, either to reduce the term or the monthly payment, the amount of interest does change between payments. This is because as you pay the loan you make payments towards both the amount borrowed and the interest at the same time, but the amount of interest remaining on the loan itself decreases over time.

    For example, an over-payment made at the start of a loan would get a larger interest rebate than a payment made two years into the term, as more interest has been paid off over the two years.

    Hope that helps, but if you have any questions please come back to us.
  • 101uk's Avatar
    I am now approaching the point of having enough money in a month to finish this loan. How can I avoid any early repayment fees? for example if my monthly direct debit is £100 and I have £2000 remaining to avoid fees my understanding is that I could make a one off payment of £1900 letting the loan finish on a standard direct debit. Is that right or is it possible to make an over payment to clear the remainder of the loan?
  • AshleighB's Avatar
    Employee
    That's right , you wouldn't receive an early settlement fee, but your payment will still attract an interest rebate. I hope this information helps!

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