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Exit fee on mortgage.

Wondering if anyone has had their extortionate exit fee wavered recently or in the past?

It’s £3k and although the option to port the mortgage was there, the process was made near impossible to do. Even the mortgage advisor said he’s not prepared to do so as he doubts it will get accepted due to the 1000 rules etc. 

please don’t question why we are needing to sell. We were very aware of terms etc at point of agreement :) 
Always find comparables. You can ask, but you won’t always get what you want. 

House prices are now falling as they were in 2008… A correction is happening - Jan 2023

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  • housebuyer143
    housebuyer143 Posts: 4,299 Forumite
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    You won't get an ERC waived unfortunately. 
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,893 Forumite
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    Although you consider it extortionate, it is a charge more or less that they will incur. 
    They will not waive it. I think (could be wrong) some lenders waive it on death as a goodwill gesture but I am sure you would rather pay it...

    Its a legitimate fee to cover the costs they themselves will incur. It was in the paperwork, I realise things change especially at the moment, but thats not their fault. 
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