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Should I lock in?

Hi, my mortgage fixed term is coming to an end this month. I usually do 2 yr fixed. I've been thinking of moving in a year or so, so was thinking of just going to variable rate.
But given the rates, my monthly repayment will go up...with my current % repayment of 1- something percent, it will be £50 more for example.
Of course I could transport the deal, but it may obviously not be the right deal for a new property...of course, I may be stuck with that deal for only 12-18 months...or could cancel and pay hefty early redemption...

So, should I risk and fix in for 2 years or go for SVR and aim to speed up the searching and saving for a new place?

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  • K_S
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    @moneymadlol You could consider a product switch (same lender) or remortgage (new lender) to an ERC free tracker so there's nothing stopping you from getting the best deal when it's time to buy in the coming year.

    I am a Mortgage Adviser - 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. 

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  • getmore4less
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  • monaymadlol
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    Nationwide, they have been for 6 years
  • K_S
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    Nationwide, they have been for 6 years
    @monaymadlol You're in luck in that case. They have a very good range of no-ERC trackers across multiple LTV bands that you could potentially consider for a product switch.

    I am a Mortgage Adviser - 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.

  • monaymadlol
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    K_S said:
    Nationwide, they have been for 6 years
    @monaymadlol You're in luck in that case. They have a very good range of no-ERC trackers across multiple LTV bands that you could potentially consider for a product switch.
    Is tracker same as SVR? 
  • K_S
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    edited 21 March 2021 at 9:14PM
    K_S said:
    Nationwide, they have been for 6 years
    @monaymadlol You're in luck in that case. They have a very good range of no-ERC trackers across multiple LTV bands that you could potentially consider for a product switch.
    Is tracker same as SVR? 
    @monaymadlol No. Here's a random example of one from among the many tracker products that Nationwide offers for product switchers https://www.nationwide.co.uk/products/mortgages/our-mortgages/mortgage-rates
    A no-fee no-ERC tracker at a competitive rate may sound too good to be true, but it is indeed an option offered by Nationwide.

    I am a Mortgage Adviser - 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.

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