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Requirements
For a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. originated using Fannie Mae form Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. that automatically converts to a variable rate or a fixed rate per the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , you must comply with the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. .
For a Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. originated using non-Fannie Mae form Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. with a conversion option or other interest rate change (automatic or otherwise), you must
- comply with the Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. , and
- contact Multifamily AcquisitionsMultifamily AcquisitionsTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]. .
You must use the following table to determine the conversion process.
For conversion of... | You must... |
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An ARM Loan or a SARM Loan to fixed rate | Comply with this Chapter. |
A variable rate Mortgage Loan in a Structured Transaction to fixed rate | Comply with Part IV, Chapter 2: Rate Lock and Committing. |
A Hybrid ARM Loan to the adjustable rate term | Comply with Part III, Chapter 13: Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage (Hybrid ARM) Loans. |
A variable rate Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loan to fixed rate | Comply with Part III, Chapter 19: Bond Transactions and Credit Enhancement Mortgage Loans. |
Guidance
For information about the ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. and SARM Loan conversion process, refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Exercising the Fixed Rate Conversion Option for an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan (ARM Loan) or a Structured ARM Loan (SARM Loan).
Section 702 | |
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702.01 | |
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Requirements
For interest rate conversions, you must comply with the following documents and order of priority:
- Interest Rate Conversion AgreementInterest Rate Conversion AgreementDocument describing the terms and conditions when a Mortgage Loan interest rate may convert from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate. ;
- Loan DocumentsLoan DocumentsAll Fannie Mae-approved documents evidencing, securing, or guaranteeing the Mortgage Loan. ; and
- this Chapter.
Requirements
To convert... | You must... |
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A Mortgage Loan to a fixed rate | Confirm the Minimum Conversion Debt Service Ratio (per the Interest Rate Conversion AgreementInterest Rate Conversion AgreementDocument describing the terms and conditions when a Mortgage Loan interest rate may convert from an adjustable rate to a fixed rate. ) is met. |
A Supplemental Mortgage Loan to a fixed rate |
Confirm the Minimum Conversion Debt Service Ratio is met using the sum of
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702.03 | |
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Requirements
You must comply with the following table.
Criteria | You must... |
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DUS Gateway | Enter delegated and non-delegated conversions in DUS GatewayDUS GatewayMultifamily pre-acquisition system, or any successor systems, recording deal registration, Pre-Review and/or waiver tracking, Mortgage Loan Commitments, and decision records. . |
Effective Date | Ensure the conversion is effective on a payment date (i.e., the 1st day of the month). |
Conversion Timeline |
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Loan Term |
Convert to a fixed rate Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. with a loan term
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Underwriting |
Underwrite the conversion as follows:
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Requirements
You must calculate the Gross Note RateGross Note RateInterest rate stated in the Loan Documents. using the current Guaranty FeeGuaranty FeeFee retained by Fannie Mae for credit enhancing a Mortgage Loan or assuming credit risk on a Mortgage Loan, and which may be expressed as a percentage. and Servicing FeeServicing FeeFee a Servicer receives for collecting payments, managing operational procedures, and assuming your portion of credit risk for a Mortgage Loan, and which may be expressed as a percentage. for a fixed rate Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. in effect at Rate LockRate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. .
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Requirements
If an interest-only ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. or SARM Loan converts during the interest-only period and the new loan term is less than the original term, you must ensure
- the interest-only period does not carry over, and
- fixed rate amortization begins immediately.
Guidance
If an interest-only ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. or SARM Loan converts during the interest-only period and the new loan term is greater than or equal to the original term, you may allow the remaining interest-only period to carry over to the fixed rate Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. .
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Requirements
You must comply with the following table.
For ARM Loans and SARM Loans with... | The fixed rate amortization term will be... |
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Full-term interest-only | 360 months. |
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360 months. |
Other characteristics |
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Operating Procedures
To calculate the fixed rate monthly P&IP&IPrincipal and interest payments, you must:
- Determine the amount required to repay the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. UPBUPBUnpaid Principal Balance .
- Divide the amount into equal monthly installments.
- Include interest accrued at the fixed rate over the amortization term perPart IV, Chapter 7: Variable Rate Conversions and Renewals, Section 702.06: Fixed Rate Amortization.
- Use a 30/360 interest accrual method, regardless of whether the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. uses a 30/360 or an actual/360 interest accrual method.
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Requirements
For premiums on fixed rate MBSMBSMortgage-Backed Security trades, you must comply with the Pricing MemoPricing MemoApplicable DUS Pricing Memo or non-DUS Pricing Memo communicating pricing for various products and features. .
Requirements
For any non-MAH PropertyMAH PropertyProperty encumbered by a regulatory agreement, land use restriction agreement, extended use agreement, or similar restriction that limits rents that can be charged to tenants, or imposes income limits on tenants. , you must obtain a new full PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. per Form 4099 if the conversion extends the term of the fixed rate Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. beyond the original term of the ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. or SARM Loan.
You must obtain a full PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. every 5 years for an MAH PropertyMAH PropertyProperty encumbered by a regulatory agreement, land use restriction agreement, extended use agreement, or similar restriction that limits rents that can be charged to tenants, or imposes income limits on tenants. per Part V, Chapter 4: Asset Management: Loan Document Administration, Section 408.04E: New Property Condition Assessments.
You must obtain the PCAPCAAssessment of the Property's physical condition and historical operation. by the earlier of
- the final Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. of the ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. or SARM Loan if it had not been converted, or
- Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. 10.
Section 703 | |
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703.01 | |
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Operating Procedures
When you receive the Borrower’sBorrower’sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. conversion notice for an ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. or a SARM Loan:
- Perform your standard due diligence before obtaining a Rate LockRate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. .
- Ensure the quoted fixed rate is less than or equal to the maximum fixed rate used to determine Net Cash FlowNet Cash FlowOn an annual basis or any specified period, the total Net Operating Income, minus the full amount underwritten for Replacement Reserve expense, regardless of whether deposits will be made (per Part II, Chapter 2: Valuation and Income, Section 202: Income Analysis and the applicable products and….
- Rate LockRate LockAgreement between you and the Investor containing the terms of the Lender-Arranged Sale or Multifamily Trading Desk trade of the Mortgage Loan and the MBS terms and conditions relating to the underlying MBS, if applicable, which may be documented via a recorded telephone conversation. with the BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. for the quoted fixed rate by the 10th day of the month before the Conversion Date.
- Submit your CommitmentCommitmentContractual agreement between you and Fannie Mae where Fannie Mae agrees to buy a Mortgage Loan at a future date in exchange for an MBS, or at a specific price for a Cash Mortgage Loan, and you agree to Deliver that Mortgage Loan. request in C&DC&DElectronic committing and delivery system used for issuing and confirming Commitments for acquiring Mortgage Loans, or any such successor system. .
- Obtain a confirmed CommitmentCommitmentContractual agreement between you and Fannie Mae where Fannie Mae agrees to buy a Mortgage Loan at a future date in exchange for an MBS, or at a specific price for a Cash Mortgage Loan, and you agree to Deliver that Mortgage Loan. for the fixed rate Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. .
703.02 | |
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Operating Procedures
Step 1: Execute and deliver the Rate Conversion Amendment.
- Obtain the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. signature on the Rate Conversion Amendment.
- If you have a Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae.
with Fannie Mae (per Part V, Chapter 4: Asset Management: Loan Document Administration, Section 403: Execution of Documents by Servicer – Limited Power of Attorney), you must
- execute the Rate Conversion Amendment as Fannie Mae’s attorney-in-fact, and
- include the executed document in the Mortgage Loan Delivery PackageMortgage Loan Delivery PackageLoan Documents and underwriting material required in connection with the Delivery of a Mortgage Loan. .
- If you do not have a Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae.
, you must:
- deliver the Rate Conversion Amendment to Multifamily AcquisitionsMultifamily AcquisitionsTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]. who will execute and retain the original with the Mortgage Loan Delivery PackageMortgage Loan Delivery PackageLoan Documents and underwriting material required in connection with the Delivery of a Mortgage Loan. ; and
- retain the returned, executed copy in your Servicing FileServicing FileYour file for each Mortgage Loan serviced. .
Step 2: Determine if state law requires a Security InstrumentSecurity InstrumentInstrument creating a lien or encumbrance on 1 or more Properties and securing the Loan Document obligations. amendment for a change in the Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. Maturity DateMaturity DateDate all Mortgage Loan amounts become fully due and payable per the Loan Documents. .
If an amendment is needed, you must:
- obtain the Borrower'sBorrower'sPerson who is the obligor per the Note. signature;
- either:
- execute the amendment if you have a Limited Power of AttorneyLimited Power of AttorneyLegal document authorizing a Servicer to execute certain Loan Documents related to the asset management of a Mortgage Loan as attorney-in-fact on behalf of Fannie Mae. with Fannie Mae (per Part V, Chapter 4: Asset Management: Loan Document Administration, Section 403: Execution of Documents by Servicer – Limited Power of Attorney); or
- deliver the amendment to Multifamily AcquisitionsMultifamily AcquisitionsTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]. who will execute and return to you; and
- ensure the executed amendment is recorded in the appropriate land records.
Operating Procedures
Step 1: Prepare the Mortgage Loan Delivery PackageMortgage Loan Delivery PackageLoan Documents and underwriting material required in connection with the Delivery of a Mortgage Loan. , including all documents listed in Form 6000 as “Required upon Conversion” for an ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. or a SARM Loan.
Step 2: DeliverDeliverSubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. the Mortgage Loan Delivery PackageMortgage Loan Delivery PackageLoan Documents and underwriting material required in connection with the Delivery of a Mortgage Loan. to Multifamily Certification and CustodyMultifamily Certification and CustodyTeam responsible for taking custody of and certifying Mortgage Loans that can be contacted at [email protected], (800) 940-4646, or for submissions: Fannie Mae (Multifamily) Certification and Custody 21240 Ridgetop Circle Suite 125-130 Sterling, VA 20166.
- within 10 days after receiving the confirmed CommitmentCommitmentContractual agreement between you and Fannie Mae where Fannie Mae agrees to buy a Mortgage Loan at a future date in exchange for an MBS, or at a specific price for a Cash Mortgage Loan, and you agree to Deliver that Mortgage Loan. , and
- by the DeliveryDeliverySubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. deadline.
Step 3: DeliverDeliverSubmission of all correct, accurate, and certifiable documents, data, and information with all applicable documents properly completed, executed, and recorded as needed, and any deficiencies resolved to Fannie Mae’s satisfaction. the data and documents per Part IV, Chapter 4: Delivery.
Step 4: Upload Form 4662 and relevant underwriting due diligence to DUSDUSDelegated Underwriting and Servicing DocWayDocWayBusiness-to-business electronic documentation delivery application, or any successor system. .
703.03 | |
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Operating Procedures
You must coordinate with Fannie Mae to ensure the following conversion activities occur.
You must... | Fannie Mae will... |
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703.04 | |
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Requirements
You must confirm, report, and remit funds to pay off the MBSMBSMortgage-Backed Security ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. or SARM Loan.
Operating Procedures
- Request MBSMBSMortgage-Backed Security payoff amount verification by submitting your calculation in the Fannie Mae Payoff Calculator per Part V, Chapter 2: Reporting and Remitting, Section 210: Full Prepayments.
- Send the payoff amount to Fannie Mae per the standard monthly remittance process in Part V, Chapter 2: Reporting and Remitting.
- For an MBSMBSMortgage-Backed Security
ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents.
or SARM Loan,
- report a $0 balance for the MBSMBSMortgage-Backed Security on the 1st or 2nd day of the month in which the Conversion Effective Date occurs, and
- Fannie Mae will draft the funds due to the MBS InvestorMBS InvestorFor MBS Mortgage Loans, either a Third Party MBS Investor for Lender-Arranged Sales, or the Multifamily Trading Desk. .
704.01 | |
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Operating Procedures
To renew an ARM 5/5 Loan for a second 5-year adjustable rate term:
Timing before the initial Maturity Date | You must... |
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At least 180 days |
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At least 30 days |
Provide Multifamily Asset ManagementMultifamily Asset ManagementTeam that can be contacted at [email protected]. with:
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704.02 | |
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Requirements
If an ARM 5/5 Loan is renewed for an additional 5 years, you must:
- Use the same Guaranty FeeGuaranty FeeFee retained by Fannie Mae for credit enhancing a Mortgage Loan or assuming credit risk on a Mortgage Loan, and which may be expressed as a percentage. and Servicing FeeServicing FeeFee a Servicer receives for collecting payments, managing operational procedures, and assuming your portion of credit risk for a Mortgage Loan, and which may be expressed as a percentage. as the first 5-year adjustable rate term.
- Adjust the InvestorInvestorMBS Investor for an MBS Mortgage Loan, or Fannie Mae for a Cash Mortgage Loan. spread for the second 5-year adjustable rate term based on current market conditions.
- Adjust the monthly Replacement ReserveReplacement ReserveCustodial Account the Borrower funds during the Mortgage Loan term for Replacements. deposit to include required capital improvements during Loan YearsLoan YearsPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. 6 through 10, plus 2 additional years, per the original PCA ReportPCA ReportProperty Condition Assessment Report documenting the findings of a PCA. .
- Not charge a Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents. .
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Requirements
If an ARM 5/5 Loan is renewed for an additional 5 years:
- no voluntary prepayment will be permitted during the 6th Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. (i.e., the 1st Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. of the second 5-year adjustable rate term); and
- the ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents.
may be prepaid after the 6th Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter.
with a 1% Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents.
, but no Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents.
is due
- during the last 3 months of the loan term, or
- if the ARM LoanARM LoanMortgage Loan with an interest rate that periodically adjusts based on an Index per the Note or Loan Documents. converts to a fixed rate Mortgage LoanMortgage LoanMortgage debt obligation evidenced, or when made will be evidenced, by the Loan Documents, or a mortgage debt obligation with a Fannie Mae credit enhancement. .
The following table describes various situations and the applicable prepayment provisions for the second 5-year adjustable rate term for an ARM 5/5 Loan; see Part V, Chapter 2: Reporting and Remitting, Section 213: Prepayment Premium Sharing for Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents. calculations and sharing between you and Fannie Mae.
Situation | Prepayment Provisions |
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ARM 5/5 Loan is renewed for a second 5-year adjustable rate term. | BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. does not owe a Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents. . |
Borrower attempts to make a voluntary prepayment during the 6th Loan Year. | BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. may not make a voluntary prepayment during the 6th Loan YearLoan YearPeriod beginning on the date of the Note and ending on the last day of the month that is 12 full months after the date of the Note, and each successive 12-month period thereafter. (i.e., a voluntary prepayment is locked out). |
ARM 5/5 Loan converts to a fixed rate Mortgage Loan after the 6th Loan Year. | BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. does not owe a Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents. . |
Borrower makes a voluntary prepayment after the 6th Loan Year and before the 3 months prior to the extended Maturity Date for any reason other than a casualty or condemnation. | BorrowerBorrowerPerson who is the obligor per the Note. owes a Prepayment PremiumPrepayment PremiumFor a Mortgage Loan prepayment, amount the Borrower must pay in addition to the prepaid principal and accrued interest per the Loan Documents. . |