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JULY 20, 2026

What Is a Disposition Fee Waiver?

What Is a Disposition Fee Waiver? explained by Belgravia

A disposition fee waiver removes or credits the contractual return fee under an eligible program.

Disposition Fee Waiver in plain English

A disposition fee waiver removes or credits the contractual return fee under an eligible program.

Waivers are often tied to loyalty and usually do not cover mileage, wear, missed payments, or missing equipment.

The replacement may need the same lender.

What to review about disposition fee waiver

The complete transaction matters more than the label alone.

  1. 1

    Eligible transaction

    The replacement may need the same lender.

  2. 2

    Timing

    The new transaction may need to occur within a set window.

  3. 3

    Maximum amount

    Some programs cap the credit.

  4. 4

    Exclusions

    Other lease-end charges can remain.

A practical example

A customer begins another eligible lease and receives a disposition-fee waiver while still owing an excess-mileage charge.

The customer should compare the complete financial and practical effect before moving forward.

Common questions

Is it automatic? Not always.

Can another brand waive it? A competing brand may offer a separate credit.

Does a buyout need it? A completed buyout may avoid normal disposition.

Questions about disposition fee waiver?

Belgravia can verify the waiver and compare the replacement vehicle independently.