Payoff
Because the payback is fixed, paying early only saves money if the agreement says it does. Get that in writing first.
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If a discount is written into the agreement and the window is still open, paying ahead can be one of the best returns available to a small business. The question is what the lump sum would otherwise do. If it would sit idle, paying early saves money. If it would fund a supplier discount or a peak-season order that earns more than the saving, keep it working.
The arithmetic is simple. Take the discount in dollars, divide by the amount you pay early and compare with what the same cash would earn over the same period.
Ask for the exact amount, the date it is valid until, the account it should be paid into and a statement that the account will be closed and any claim released once paid. Keep a copy with your records. If the funder holds a registered claim on your assets, ask when it will be discharged, because that can matter when you next apply for financing.
Payoff letters are routine, and a reasonable funder issues one quickly. A delay is worth following up before you move money.
No. If the payback is fixed and no discount applies, you repay the same total sooner.
Usually yes, with a payoff letter confirming the figure.
If you need a lower payment, refinance. If you want the account closed and a discount applies, pay early.
Educational information only. It is not legal, tax or accounting advice.
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