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Remortgage – What you need to know

If you are a property owner, owned outright or with a current mortgage, then remortgaging could be something that you consider. When you remortgage you move from your current mortgage deal and move to getting a new mortgage deal. All of this could be done with your current provider or a new lender. But why would you remortgage?

Why should I remortgage?

There are a number of reasons why someone would want to arrange a remortgage. You may want to cut your costs and move to one that is much more competitive. You could remortgage to get some extra cash for something like renovating the home. In reality, you could remortgage for a number of different reasons. 

Boost your chances of getting the best Remortgaging deal 

In order to get the best deal it is a good idea to work out your LTV (loan to value rate). This can be calculated by looking at the amount of equity that you have in your home, compared to other borrowing that you will need. This should then be divided by the loan value of the house, and then multiplied by one-hundred. Then you can look for the most suitable products for you. 

It is also a good idea to check your credit score to see if there is likely to be any issue that arises you will be able to easily rectify. Pay off any credit cards for example. 

Which remortgage should you choose?

There are some options when it comes to remortgaging and knowing which to choose. You could choose a fixed-rate remortgage or an interest-only remortgage. As described, a fixed-rate mortgage is a mortgage with a fixed-rate for a certain length of time. It can work out to be the most affordable, as you know what you will be paying for a set amount of time. 

Depending on your personal circumstances, as well as your LTV, you could consider an interest-only mortgage. They can be a little trickier to secure, simply because you have to show to the lender that you have the means to repay in place. You can’t just think that you will overpay or downsize your home before the end of the payment term. 

What fees will there be?

There are a number of fees that are associated with remortgaging. There are arrangement fees, which can vary from one mortgage lender to another. There can also be booking fees which some lenders charge on top of an arrangement fee. It could be up to £200, but not all will charge this. Buying a home or remortgaging are legal transactions and you may need to appoint a legal team to help with your side of the deal, though this isn’t always required. A remortgage can also mean valuation fees. These do vary from property to property, but could be anything up to roughly £1,500. 

There are some other fees that you may be subject to. Early repayment charges, for example, mean that you will need to pay to get out of a current mortgage before the terms are up. They might not always apply, but that can be up to 5%. Exit fees are another consideration. This is a cost that will apply when you pay your mortgage in full and will need to be paid before you remortgage with a new lender. 

How can a Mortgage Broker help? 

Remortgaging is something that is usually straightforward, especially when you compare it to finding a mortgage to be able to buy a property with. As a result, if you want to remortgage you just have to find the type of mortgage with the rates that you want to apply for, with your solicitor and lender dealing with the rest, if necessary. 

If you want to be able to review more lenders and have access to more mortgage products, then we as mortgage brokers can help you. We not only help people to find the best suited mortgage for them when they want to buy a house, but when they want to remortgage too. We take into consideration your personal circumstances, such as budget and cost of the property, to assess what will be best for you. Get in touch with us today to see how we can help you with your remortgage.

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