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Which do you think?

MikeR71
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I have a quick question.
2 years fixed rate @ 3.05%, or
5 years fixed rate @ 3.65%
2 years works out £50 cheaper a month while 5 years gives me peace of mind in case interest rates rise.
2 years fixed rate @ 3.05%, or
5 years fixed rate @ 3.65%
2 years works out £50 cheaper a month while 5 years gives me peace of mind in case interest rates rise.
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What is the follow on rate for the 2 year fixed? Will 3 years on that mean more payable over the 5 year term?I am a Mortgage AdviserYou 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.0
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What LTV do you have? those rates could be beatable. I have my eye on a 5 year fix at 75% LTV with a better rate than that one.
Obviously at the marginal rate differences product fees come into consideration as to follow-on rates, ability to overpay etc.
Personally, I'd go for the long term fix for the security. Rates are only going to be able to go in one direction over the medium-long term.Thinking critically since 1996....0
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