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Mortgage Account Fees

My daughter passed away in March of this year leaving behind a very small mortgage. Her last payment would have been May of this year. I offered to pay the mortgage off until probate came through but was told I would have to pay a £250 early redemption fee so I decided I would wait. Probate is now through although I am still waiting for the same bank to release funds, and they have now said I am liable for £220 to close the mortgage account on top of the outstanding mortgage which they have still continued to add interest on from the date of death. Can this be right?

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,120 Forumite
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     Can this be right?

    yes

    Virtually all mortgages have a redemption charge and interest is charged until redemption.

    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
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    Yes, that all sounds normal, whether there's a death involved or not. 
  • I can't provide any advice unfortunately as I don't know but I just want to say I am sorry for the loss of your daughter. I can't imagine what you are going through. Hope you get everything sorted.
  • I can't provide any advice unfortunately as I don't know but I just want to say I am sorry for the loss of your daughter. I can't imagine what you are going through. Hope you get everything sorted.
    Thank you, has been very difficult.
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