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8k Loan or Martgage ~ Best Option Here?

Hi There

I need to borrow 8k for a divorce settlement and want to know the best way to borrow this money, would it be have a mortgage or a loan?

Currently have a 62k mortgage on an older good rate (0.58% above base rate) and dont want to remortgage the new amount of 70k as I will have to move onto a newer higher rate.

I would be looking to pay back between 5 to 12 years I think.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance.

Many Thanks

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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Is the mortgage in joint names currently?
  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
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    You may be able to keep your existing loan and take the additional borrowing as a sub account.

    Have you spoken to your lender? If it is a joint mortgage you will need to arrange to have your partner removed from the mortgage.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
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  • Taff
    Taff Posts: 60 Forumite
    Mortgage in my name only.

    I have approached my current lender but this would be on a different terms to my current mortgage. Variable 4.69% above base rate ~ discounted for three years
  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    You already have a thread on the same subject

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3523527
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