The difference between this figure and your outstanding balance is the interest saved and is known as a rebate of interest. When you request a settlement figure you will also receive the information in writing.
Definition of a Mortgage Balance. A mortgage balance is the full amount owed at any period of time during the duration of the mortgage, and is the sum of the remaining principal owing and accrued interest.
There's a process to getting the mortgage payoff statement. 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.
It almost certainly accounts for the interest that accrued from the time of your last mortgage statement until the payoff date. It's also very possible that you will get some of that extra back based on the date that the actual payoff was received and the calculated interest.