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barclays fixed mortage overpayment. bit concerned.

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  • I've added a screenshot below where Barclays have confirmed what I've said.  Initially I was told in a web chat and didn't believe the agent so raise a query via secure message, their response is below,   It's a ridiculous system but I have used it to my advantage and never been penalised.




  • getmore4less
    getmore4less Posts: 46,882 Forumite
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    I had the option on my barclays mortgage to never reduce the payment only put it up if needed to meet the contractual term. 
  • tigsly
    tigsly Posts: 481 Forumite
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    That is so strange - if I had known this I might have gone with Barclays.
  • this has blown my mind!

    I was going to overpay £5,500 in one go in January but after reading this and my interactions with Barclays I am now going to pay £700 a day for eight days in a row.
    Mortgage £75,300 (December 2016) Mortgage Free Date December 2051

    Mortgage Free Date 2nd August 2024
  • It feels like you can come out on top for once when dealing with the bank  :)
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