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.
To get a payoff letter, ask your lender for an official payoff statement. Call or write to customer service or make the request online. While logged into your account, look for options to request or calculate a payoff amount, and provide details such as your desired payoff date.
How can I request a payoff statement? Contact your servicing bank (where you make your monthly mortgage payments) and request a payoff statement.
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.
Under federal law, the servicer must generally send you a payoff statement within seven business days of your request, subject to a few exceptions. (12 C.F.R. § 1026.36.)
TEXAS FINANCE CODE § 343.106 REQUIRES PAYOFF STATEMENT CONTAIN CLOSING DATE AND DATE THROUGH WHICH PAYOFF AMOUNT IS VALID.
TILA requires that a mortgage lender or servicer send ''an accurate payoff balance within a reasonable time, but in no case more than seven business days'' after receiving the borrower's request. 15 U.S.C. § 1639g.
Under federal law, the servicer must generally send you a payoff statement within seven business days of your request, subject to a few exceptions. (12 C.F.R. § 1026.36.)