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Mortgage Lender Must Disclose Prepayment Penalty
Always read and understand all your mortgage closing documents. Even if you're not aware that your mortgage has a prepayment penalty, if you sign the loan documents you're responsible to pay it. A prepayment penalty can kick in when you sell your home or when you refinance - whenever you pay off your old mortgage loan.