We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

fixed versus variable

I am a first time buyer and have been offered a 3yr variable at 4.14% with a £995 fee or a no fee 3yr fixed rate at 5.79%, which would people advise to go for? considering the current climate.

Comments

  • Wutang_2
    Wutang_2 Posts: 2,513 Forumite
    you're right - it is warm,

    and I would say fixed
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,029 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    3 yr fix doesnt seem worth it. 5 or 10 year taking advantage seems better value.

    Whether you go with fee or no fee will depend on your mortgage amount and how you would pay that fee.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • beecher
    beecher Posts: 2,497 Forumite
    Base rate plus 3.14% is quite a high tracker rate - is there nothing better out there? If these are the only deals available I'd be looking to up the deposit in order to get a better deal.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.3K Life & Family
  • 258.4K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.