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Halifax fixed rate

Hello,

If I am fixed into a 5 year fix with halifax, can I change th mortgage from a interest only to repayment? and is it possible to reduce the mortgage term or do i have to wait for the 5 year period to finish?

Thanks

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  • JoeK_3
    JoeK_3 Posts: 1,374 Forumite
    Contact the lender and request that they make the changes.

    The fixed interest rate and term are irrelevant.

    JoeK
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  • amjad171
    amjad171 Posts: 66 Forumite
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    How soon could you ask for the changes to take place, I mean if I start the 5 year fixed period on 1st sept and the mortgage term is 30 years, can I ring after a month and ask to have the term reduced to 20 years but still have the 5 year fixed rate?
  • You probably can, though some lenders charge an admin fee (I think mine is about £150) to change the term/interest only amount of the mortgage - your best bet is to just phone and ask them.
    Mortgage Free thanks to ill-health retirement
  • amjad171
    amjad171 Posts: 66 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    I will have to give them a ring.
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