The 4% rule is a strategy that says you should withdraw 4% of your retirement savings in your first year of retirement. In subsequent years, tack on an additional 2% to adjust for inflation. For example, if you have $1 million saved under this strategy, you would withdraw $40,000 during your first year in retirement.
Generally speaking, distributions from a workplace retirement plan cannot be made until one of the following happens: You die or become disabled. The plan is terminated and isn't replaced by a new one. You reach age 59 ½. You experience a financial hardship.
Instead, you have to get a 10-day payoff estimate from your current lender, which includes the amount you owe, as well as any interest that might accrue on the principal balance in the next 10 days.
You'll simply need to contact your plan administrator or log into your account online and request a withdrawal.