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Fixed rate, Northern Rock finishes on 1st May..what next??

Hi I have had a 2 year fixed rate with NR which is due to end on the 1st June. They have said we can stay with them at just below their Standard Variable Rate. Not sure what this is!!

Any advice.. do I stay or go??

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  • guns4
    guns4 Posts: 61 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I'm think its around 4.79% prob better than your current rate?
  • beecher
    beecher Posts: 2,497 Forumite
    Need more details, ie what is your LTV, what's the salary multiple, any credit problems?
  • LJW_2
    LJW_2 Posts: 354 Forumite
    Thanks Beecher but I'm a bit of a novice with the mortgage game!


    Whats LTV.....long term value??

    Salary multiple.....joint salary figure??

    Bet thats wrong...lol
  • beecher
    beecher Posts: 2,497 Forumite
    LTV - loan to value. What's the size of your mortgage, and what's a realistic valuation for your property?

    Salary multiple - what multiple of your salary is your mortgage.

    If your Loan to Value is above 90% you're stuck with Northern Rock. If it isn't, you have options depending on your salary multiple and credit history.

    Hope that helps.
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