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End of mortgage

Hi All

I owe about 4 k on my mortgage and having no debts and more than enough to repay it without going skint, can someone tell me the process or what happens should I choose to settle this balance.
What happens to the deeds? who looks after them, costs etc.
Really dont know the process, so any advice appreciated.
Thanks

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  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    Get a settlement figure from the lender, draw a cheque and pay it off.

    Deeds aren't that important anymore, so the lender should return those to you. I keep mine in a fireproof tin, but there's no real need to secure them as the Land Registry keep electronic records that have replaced the paper.

    Some lenders will charge a fee at the end of a mortgage c£200.
  • Notebook
    Notebook Posts: 297 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    top answer - all I needed to know...
    Thanks
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