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Yield Maintenance Breakage Calculator

YM protects lender's yield on prepayment. This calculator estimates breakage fee.

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YM breakage

$505,948

Rate spread (bps)

225

Simple PV estimate

$562,500

How the math works

YM = PV of (note − treasury) × balance × remaining months, discounted at treasury.

Every lender uses slightly different YM formula. Request quote 30 days before prepay to avoid surprises. In low-rate environments, YM can exceed 10% of loan balance — defeasance may be cheaper.

How to Use

  1. Enter loan balance.
  2. Enter note rate.
  3. Enter treasury at prepayment.
  4. Enter remaining months.
  5. Read YM breakage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How calculated?

PV of (note rate − treasury) × balance, discounted at treasury. Makes lender whole if they reinvest at treasury. Exact formula varies by lender.

When is it zero?

When treasury > note rate at prepay (higher rate environment). Rising rates = shrinking YM. Falling rates = ballooning YM (expensive prepay).

Alternatives?

Defeasance (substitute treasuries for mortgage). Open window in late years. Some loans allow prepay at par last 6-12 months. Plan exits around structure.

How often should I rerun this?

Rerun this calculator whenever inputs change materially — new rent roll data, rate moves, loan balance updates, or quarterly operating data. For active deals, monthly refresh is typical. For stabilized assets under monitoring, quarterly is fine. Treat the output as a decision tool, not a one-time answer — market conditions evolve and so should your analysis.

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