Base Rate Goes Up To One Per Cent

Base Rate Goes Up To One Per Cent

The Bank of England has just announced it is increasing the base rate to one per cent and is predicting that inflation will peak this year at more than ten per cent. Interest rates have just gone up. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to...
Remortgaging and product transfers

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,...
How interest rate rises could affect you

How interest rate rises could affect you

Are you worried about the recent interest rate rise and how it will affect your mortgage? Here’s what it means for you and why remortgaging may be a good idea for some homeowners. Last week The Bank of England decided to increase the base rate from 0.25 to 0.50 per...
Is now a good time to remortgage?

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...
‘I plan to pay off my mortgage early’

‘I plan to pay off my mortgage early’

Our content manager Christina Collison talks about her goal to clear her mortgage sooner rather than later. It’s been almost six months since I went from renting to owning the house I have lived in for over four years. I’ve been thinking about how fortunate I am to...