How To Remortgage part 1
None of us likes having a mortgage. However, there are ways that you can ensure that your mortgage is less of an albatross around your neck and more of a pigeon sat on your shoulder!
So how can you do this, you ask? The solution is by switching from a bad mortgage deal to a new, nicer one.
Your current mortgage could be costing you hundreds or even thousands of pounds more than it needs to.
The first thing you need to do is have a look at your current deal. Get your annual statement to see how much your outstanding balance is and what interest rate you are paying.
Also, are you tied in to your current lender as part of a special deal? If so, you need to find out what your early redemption penalties will be. This way you can see if it is worth waiting for the period to end or whether you can switch and still be quids in.
And don’t forget to see how much the exit fees will be (these have been subjected to a massive hike recently).
Work out how much you will need to borrow and bear in mind that the lower the 'loan-to-value' (LTV), the better rate you will get. To work out your LTV, divide the amount outstanding on your mortgage by the estimated value of your home.
It may be enlightening to know that if you are on a standard variable rate mortgage, you could probably paying a lot less in interest, so it is worth taking the time out to do this.