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From January 1, 2026, the early repayment fee for mutual financial loans such as cooperatives, water cooperatives, saemauls, and forest cooperatives will be significantly reduced to the level of banks. The fee, which used to be up to 3%, will be changed to reflect only the 'actual cost', opening up a golden opportunity to switch from a high-interest mutual loan to a cheaper one. Now is the time to organize your loan's remaining term, interest rate, and estimated early repayment fees, and to compare rates from banks and other lenders after 2026 to time your switch. Be sure to look for deals that are digitally aggressive, especially if you've taken out a mobile, non-face-to-face loan, as they may have lower fees. #mutualfinance #paymentprepaymentfees #cooperativeloans #creditunionloans #paydayloans