With uncertainty over interest rates many people are opting for a 10 year fixed rate mortgage.
The good news is that 10 year rates are currently very competitive. Reasons why people are moving to 10 year fixed terms include:
The main reason is to keep monthly costs to a minimum.
By switching to a better deal with a different mortgage provider, a 10-year fixed rate mortgage could benefit you from lower interest rates and lower monthly mortgage repayments for a fixed term of 10 years. If your current mortgage deal has come to an end, you may find a new 10 year fixed rate gives you a lower monthly repayment than you were paying previously.
By remortgaging, you may be able to release equity in your home.
People often remortgage to provide money for:
Remortgaging can be a good low cost way of paying for your new home project.
Remortgaging essentially means switching from your existing mortgage to a new one. This can be with a new mortgage provider, or the same one you are already using.
Your current mortgage lender may offer an interest only option or part and part option. Alternatively, you may need to remortgage with a new lender to get an interest-only basis mortgage.
People usually consider remortgaging because they think they can get a better deal and reduce their monthly repayments or because they want to increase their borrowing.
There are usually several costs associated with remortgaging, typically including a valuation fee, administration fee and legal fee. Many (but not all) lenders will offer to pay these costs when you switch your mortgage to them to make remortgaging more attractive.
If you are not sure whether now is the right time to remortgage or whether you can get an interest only deal speak to our independent mortgage broker team who will be able to offer impartial advice.