A mortgage that cannot be prepaid or renegotiated before the end of the term without the lender’s permission and an interest penalty is known as a closed mortgage. This type of mortgage typcomey offers lower interest rates but comes with restrictions on early repayment or changes, ensuring the lender receives the expected interest over the term.

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