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Deal about to end!

So my deal for my mortgage is about to end. The new deals that the bank is offering me is lot more than my current repayment by almost £200.00 - which I just cant afford.

I chatted the bank and that was the best that they could offer me. I cant change mortgages due my salary and xH is on mortgage in name only, title deeds transferred to may name as condition of divorce.

I will have to move to a variable rate of 4percent which will keep my mortgage payment the same as they are now, however I hate surprises especially when it comes to finances.

What is the outlook for mortgage rates any suddent increases anticipated (I know we would need a glass ball for this), however a good guesstimate would be be fine??

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  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,678 Forumite
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    I dont anticipate any increases for a good year or 2 at the very least. There has been people saying a possible decrease over the last couple of months - but again i dont expect this either.
    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.
  • GMS
    GMS Posts: 5,388 Forumite
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    If it is a standard variable rate then generally it can increase as and when the lender choose, not when bas rates rise.

    Which lender are you with?
    How much do you owe?
    What is property worth?
    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.
  • Lea74
    Lea74 Posts: 170 Forumite
    ACG wrote: »
    I dont anticipate any increases for a good year or 2 at the very least. There has been people saying a possible decrease over the last couple of months - but again i dont expect this either.

    That would be awesome :beer:

    I have been on a fixed rate for the past 2 years and fear that I may have been better off on a variable rate, but just couldnt take that chance.

    The deals that the bank are currently offering only last 2 years. Interestingly they were offereing a £250.00 cashback which I have never seen before.
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