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first direct offset help please

Hi,
I'm thinking of remortgaging with first direct (offset) and I think I'll be quite close to the 65% LTV borderline - it depends mainly on how much the house is valued at.

If I got a mortgage at the 75% rate would I have to reapply to get the 65% rate or does it drop automatically?

It's the first time I've re mortgaged so I'm a little unsure of the process. Will first direct arrange the valuation? Do I apply for the mortgage first or does it get valued first?

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  • VfM4meplse
    VfM4meplse Posts: 34,269 Forumite
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    FD should arrange the valuation for a price. I would expect the mortgage rate to drop as the loan to property value drops but one of the great things about FD is that you can always call them for advice.

    If I were to re-mortgage FD would be my provider of choice.
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  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    I would check with them on any penalties and how long before you can change(Barclays was 2 years on their totaly fee free deals when we got ours).

    The change would be done using the current deals at the time so the fees and rates could have changed by then.
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