We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

ERC When Switching deals with Nationwide

Hi,

Does anyone know if Nationwide apply ERCs when taking advantage of their switch due to deal ending offers?

I currently have a fix with them until 1 March. I applied online for their switch deal ending and was given the option of it starting from 1 Jan (which I was not expecting but I selected as the interest rate is lower on the deal I'm switching to), however now I'm thinking they may apply the ERC to my current mortgage? Doesn't seem to be clear on their website.

Of course if this is the case I will just cancel and reapply from 1 March.

Comments

  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,316 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    They will charge the ERC.

    You don't have the option to add it to the loan either. It has to be paid upfront.

    Expect some communication sooner or later.
    I am a mortgage broker. 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. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • Thanks - I'll call them and cancel the application
  • Well I called them and apparently they will be no ERC applied, because it's within 3 months of the fix ending. :) Got them to confirm this and have the full name of the person I spoke to.
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,316 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    So it's based on 1 January being within three months of 1 March, even though today is 1 December?

    Er... okay. :D
    I am a mortgage broker. 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. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • I guess so. Well done to Nationwide for giving existing customers a good deal
  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
    10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    I'd say that today is 3 months from 1st of March?
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,316 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I'd say that today is 3 months from 1st of March?
    Quite right. As I typed 1 December I was thinking 1 November and it was four months.

    Blimey this year has passed quickly. I think my problem was March being only three months away... :eek:
    I am a mortgage broker. 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. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
    10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    kingstreet wrote: »
    Quite right. As I typed 1 December I was thinking 1 November and it was four months.

    Blimey this year has passed quickly. I think my problem was March being only three months away... :eek:

    I certainly agree about this year going very quickly. Think it's the fact it's not especially cold yet so can't be December :D
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.3K Life & Family
  • 258.4K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.