What To Look Out for When Re-mortgaging

Re-mortgaging with your existing lender can be easier than you think as new rules introduced in 2014 mean that you should only take out a mortgage you can afford to pay back. In principle, these rules apply to anyone taking out a new mortgage, including those re-mortgaging. In practice, lenders are permitted a degree of flexibility when dealing with existing customers looking to re-mortgage. In short, lenders are permitted to issue new mortgages to existing customers who technically wouldn’t be accepted under the new rules, provided that the customers are simply changing to a better deal.
Re-mortgaging with a new lender may be difficult to find a new and better deal, other people are in a much stronger position when they come to re-mortgage. Those that have been paying off their mortgage over the last two to five years may have built up equity in their home and may have benefited from price rises as well. This means that when they come to re-mortgage, their new mortgage may be a small percentage of the value of their home. This is called a smaller loan to value and is basically the same as being able to put down a larger deposit; Borrowers may therefore be eligible for better deals than they were the first time around. At the very least, investing some time looking at what’s available can help when negotiating with an existing lender.
Understanding the pros and cons of remortgaging is the most important thing and the basic golden rule is to add up all the costs and look at the savings on offer; Then you will be able to see which is the higher number. Those who would like someone to help with this process can get professional financial advice from a qualified financial advisor who will be happy to help you get your financial house in order.
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