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Options

I am purchasing goods to the value of £7500.
Do I:
Utilise my mortgage linked account at 4.99%
Personal loan at 2.8 %
Take tax free lump sum from Pension 🤔

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  • MallyGirl
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    Not option 3

    Option 2 would seem to make most sense if you can get a loan for enough at that rate
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  • That was my thought however monthly payments then need to be made whereas with the mortgage option at 4.99%, I would have far more flexibility on repayments 😊
    A withdrawal from Pension pot is not black and white.....
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