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mortage advise

hello

due to see a ifa in the new year to sort out a mortgage, we will be looking for one with the option to over pay just want to get a rough idea of our options


1 what will be the most we can over pay 10% of total balance?

2 does this mean a higher apr?

3 any bank /builing society known for this type of mortage?

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  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    edited 10 December 2009 at 9:17AM
    SPOTTEDCUP wrote: »
    due to see a ifa in the new year to sort out a mortgage, we will be looking for one with the option to over pay just want to get a rough idea of our options
    Make sure you clearly explain your needs to your IFA.
    1 what will be the most we can over pay, 10% of total balance?
    I've added a comma, to clarify what I think the question is.

    The answer is "it depends on the lender". 10% is typical of many, but not all mortgages.
    2 does this mean a higher apr?
    While flexible features usually mean slightly higher cost, 10% is not out of the ordinary, so I'd suggest there is little or no impacton on rate or fees.
    3 any bank /builing society known for this type of mortage?
    Most - but why worry about it if you're seeing an IFA?


    OP, this isn't aimed directly at you (only a bit then!), but has anybody else on this forum noticed a complete lack of ability from numerous posters to use the word ADVICE !!
  • Wutang_2
    Wutang_2 Posts: 2,513 Forumite
    opinions4u wrote: »

    but has anybody else on this forum noticed a complete lack of ability from numerous posters to use the word ADVICE !!

    Absolutely!! It does my head in. Rather than mention it any more, I have put a punchbag up with the words ADVISE sellotaped to it to release all my frustrations.

    It sort of works.

    Thanks

    Wu
    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
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