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Nationwide - too good to be true?

I am a first time buyer. Got quoted several two year mortgages the best of which was 2 year fixed 4.19pc £400 fee. Overpayment charge of 2.5pc and tied in for 2 years.

Then he quoted a five year base rate plus 3.5pc ie 4pc. No early repayment charge, can terminate anytime with no charge, they pay fixed solicitor costs and a basic survey. £400 fee.

Why offer the second deal? I can get out and switch when I want and overpay. I don't get what's in it for them.

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  • jaysb
    jaysb Posts: 74 Forumite
    the tracker is possibly a limited time offer, so although it may be an option now, it may not be in a month or two.

    I have a Nationwide tracker and mine allows for unlimited overpayments without penalty.

    When I was a FTB I went for 5 year fixed deals - which worked out well and helped me budget, knowing what my monthly mortgage payments would be. Tracker may be good now - but could go up
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