I called the local phone number located on my bill and it was answered by a person located in another state. I explained I would like to pay my HOA dues through the end of the year. The operator then informed me their fee for accepting my payment would be over $200.00. When I questioned why, she stated that was their payment fee based on the amount I was paying. OK....if we want to pay ahead we are penalized???Fee for what???Its already a HOA fee. Is this a fee for making a payment on a fee?? How stupid. I have normally paid through bill pay from same bank account and no fee and if I want to pay by phone there is a fee and if you pay on their web site there is also a fee. Not a happy resident.