Basically, your balance is what you currently owe, and your payoff is what you owe plus interest that accrues from the statement date and a specific payoff date.
This statement includes the principal balance, accrued interest, and any applicable fees. Homeowners often request this document when considering refinancing or paying off their mortgage early. The statement is provided by the mortgage servicer and can be requested at any time.
The payment of a salary, debt, wager, etc. the time at which such payment is made. the consequence, outcome, or final sequence in a series of events, actions, or circumstances: The payoff was when they fired him.
First, you'll need to contact your lender and let them know you want the information. Depending on your lender, you may have to sign in to an online account, call a helpline, or send a formal letter to start the request process.
The number you see on your mortgage statement is the principal balance, not the payoff amount. The payoff amount showing on the settlement statement takes into account the principal balance plus interest accrued for the number of days between the statement and a few days after the closing.