My mortgage expirence

I viewed a house last April put in an offer that was accepted the same week 77,000

Had my decison in principle I really wish I had took the time to investigate the process of being a first time buyer but I got a little bit too excited and caught up in the process 

I went directly to lloyds paid a 10 percent deposit this was completly savings from work I wasn't aware of government schemes Isa's etc 

I borrowed 69300 over 15 year term the percent rate is 3.37 around 490 a month this is pretty much in line with other mainstream lenders when I look online

I'm on a 2 year fix that is up for renewal next year I know it seems a silly question but I'm looking for a mortgage broker when the fix ends wheres the best place to look?

The majority of what I agreed to was suggested by Lloyd's if I'm honest but out of curiosity what difference could a broker of made to the intrest rates

I am a single male in my 20s nobody in my family own the bank just seemed the best people to turn to 

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  • K_S
    K_S Posts: 6,869 Forumite
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    edited 6 May 2022 at 7:59AM
    @Jordanparly92 Lloyds direct rates are pretty competitive at most times (not at present though for 2 year fixes) so while you may or may not have got the "best rate" available to you, it's unlikely to have been too far off.

    When the time comes (about 6 months prior to the end of your fix), just look at the MSE guide here to find a fee-free broker and compare what remortgage (changing to a new lender) they can offer with what Lloyds does for a product-transfer/product-switch/rate-switch (staying the Lloyds).
    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/mortgages/best-mortgages-cashback/#step3

    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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