REMORTGAGING
Inflation dropped in June
Inflation fell to 7.9% in June, which marked a pleasant surprise for the mortgage industry. So what will happen with interest rates now? Read on… With rising interest rates, and the cost of living still expensive, you could be forgiven for thinking there’s very little...
New Mortgage Charter Scheme Introduced
A new scheme for those worried about rising mortgage payments has been introduced by the government. We look at what it covers – and explain why our message to borrowers is always to seek advice. The government has launched a new Mortgage Charter scheme with lenders...
The base rate goes up again
The latest base rate increase is the twelfth consecutive rate rise since December 2021 as the Bank of England tries to curb inflation The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4.25% to 4.5%. This marks the twelfth consecutive increase since December 2021....
The base rate goes up to 4%
Another base rate rise has just been announced by the Bank of England. Find out what the rate rise means for you and what’s happening with mortgage interest rates in general. The Bank of England has just increased the base rate from 3.5% to 4%, which is the tenth...
Frequently asked questions about remortgaging
What is remortgaging, when should you consider it, and will it save you money? These and more questions answered… What is remortgaging? Remortgaging simply means finding a new mortgage product to replace your current one. Over the last decade, most borrowers will have...
The base rate goes up to 2.25%
There has been another base rate increase just announced today. Find out what this means for your mortgage. The Bank of England has just announced it is increasing the base rate from 1.75% to 2.25%. The base rate dropped to 0.1% (an all-time low) after Covid first hit...
Can you extend the term of your mortgage?
Finding it increasingly tough to meet your monthly mortgage payments in light of rising costs? Don’t let things get worse… extending your mortgage term may be a possible solution. With the cost of living going up, you may be worried about your ability to pay your...
Remortgaging and product transfers
Remortgaging and product transfers are not the same. What’s the difference and which one is likely to be best for you? It depends on your situation. Here’s a quick guide. If your fixed-rate mortgage deal is coming to an end soon, you may be thinking of remortgaging,...
Is now a good time to remortgage?
Can you secure a competitive rate on your mortgage when your current deal comes to an end? There's a good range of options out there, and you may not want to wait too long either… here’s our guide to remortgaging. Remortgaging simply means moving your mortgage on your...
How remortgaging could save you money
Remortgaging is a hot topic at present with interest rates currently very competitive. Find out whether remortgaging might be a suitable option for you. Remortgaging means moving your mortgage on your existing property to a new deal with your current lender or moving...