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Complete novice seeking advice..

Hi there people.

I wonder if you could point me in the right direction here. I require your words of wisdom in relation to what to do next with my mortgage.

Here goes, I purchased a new-build flat in July 2010 for £99,950. Taking out a 70% mortgage with Melton Mowbray building society at the time. This particular mortgage account matures in July 2012.

So, do I take up one of their 2 offers:

Offer 1; A standard variable rate, currently 4.99% with a discount of 1.64% for the term of mortgage. Minimum term 5 years.

Offer 2; Same variable rate with discount of 1.8% for 36 months, followed by SVR for remaining term. Minimum term 5 years.

My other option is to do nothing or shop around I suppose.

What do you think I should go with? I am a Theatre Nurse who knows nothing about mortgages!!

Thanks very much.

Comments

  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Offer 3. What interest rate does your current mortgage product default onto at the end of the term?
  • Wh05apk
    Wh05apk Posts: 2,938 Forumite
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    Are there any fees?

    Both look very good, if you are looking long term, offer 1 is very good.
    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.
  • Seagull_Rob
    Seagull_Rob Posts: 14 Forumite
    SVR is 4.99%
  • Seagull_Rob
    Seagull_Rob Posts: 14 Forumite
    Wh05apk wrote: »
    Are there any fees?

    Both look very good, if you are looking long term, offer 1 is very good.

    Yeah fees for both: Application £199. Completion £399. Mortgage discharge £90 Deed release £50
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