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Remortgage Advice Please

I am coming to the end of a discounted mortgage with A&L. They have contacted me in advance and offered me a range of remortgages which don't appeal so I'm currently looking round and am interested in the Nationwide Lifetime Tracker at base rate +.18%. There is an application fee of £399 and £99 application fee. My mortgage is currently £50,000 and I have 3 endowments with SL in place which will not cover it, but I am in the fortunate position that I will receive a large lump sum when I retire from my current job in 4 years time that will enable me to clear the mortgage if I wish. (Aged 53)I currently pay £200ish per month on interest only and overpay by a further £140 per month.Are there any better deals out there or is this the best available at this time?

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  • humfer
    humfer Posts: 1,779 Forumite
    Have a look in the 'Mortgages & Homes' section on the left hand side in which you can request free guides to mortgages and remortgaging
  • humfer
    humfer Posts: 1,779 Forumite
    humfer wrote:
    Have a look in the 'Mortgages & Homes' section on the left hand side in which you can request free guides to mortgages and remortgaging

    And in terms of best buys, etc. I usually use the following website for a starter

    http://mortgages.charcolonline.co.uk/
  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    Depending on the property value, your incomes vs debts etc you could get some other better deals on the face of it
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • herbiesjp wrote:
    Depending on the property value, your incomes vs debts etc you could get some other better deals on the face of it
    Property value £250,000 and no debt.Thanks for the replies
  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    With the NAtionwide scheme you would have to wait until after 5 years have elapsed to pay in the lump sum to clear the mortgage otherwise you would incur a 3% charge
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice.
  • That wouldn't be a problem as such but I can't see any mention of that on the website. I've had a good look around and the Nationwide appears to be the most attractive at the moment ........................ unless anyone can point me in the direction of a better deal. I tried Charcol on line and they don't get near after adding all the fees!
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