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Hi all,

My fixed rate term with Nationwide is shortly coming to an end, and as it was secured prior to 2009 it will revert to BMR which tracks 2% above base rate. On the face of it seems quite a good deal at the moment

However, I am currently renting the house with the lenders permission which continues for the next 2 years. Now the question is, is it actually worth me shopping around looking for an alternative provider, not that there are many better deals for 65 to 75% LTV at present, or are lenders likely to perceive that the property is now a buy to let, and provide an interest rate accordingly??

Any thoughts/experience?

Lou Lou

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  • herbiesjp
    herbiesjp Posts: 8,499 Forumite
    As long as Nationwide is happy for you to let out, and you are happy on the tracker deal, I'd stay put.

    2.5% (with no fees) on a BTL deal is not going to happen, plus you have no fees to revert to that rate, and no more tie-ins, so full flexibility.
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  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Little point in changing lenders as you won't obtain a rate such as you have now.

    Consider carefully the longer term as the NW will impose a higher interest rate once 3 years of letting has elapsed.
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